Festivals and events in Tarsus
Every year ”Hıdırellez Days”(beginnig of summer May 6th) are celebrated with warious , activities(races,conceerst etc) in wich scientist, wrierters and clerics take part at Eshab-ı Keyf which has importance for the Christian and Islamic World.
Everly July, there is the traditional Tarsus Grape festival in which panels and competitions are held. The promotion of the local grape ”Tarsus White” which has become the symbol of Tarsus is the purpose of the festival. The festival is memorable and fun for tourists.
The 27th of December is celebrated as ”Liberation Day” in Tarsus. On This day regional folk dances are performed.
Every April, the International Tarsus Half Marathon runs through the historical sites.
Every year on March 18th, there are commemoration ceremonies at the park where the Nusrat Minelayer is open to visitors.
Every september there are Karacaoğlan poetry Evenings in the waterfall area in which foreign and local poets read.
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