Şanlıurfa has submitted its candidacy application for the 2029 World Region of Gastronomy title

ŞANLIURFA

Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mehmet Kasım Gülpınar announced that they have submitted a candidacy application for the 2029 World Region of Gastronomy, a process led by IGCAT (the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism).

Şanlıurfa’s traditions of communal tables, production-based food cultures and a deeply rooted ethos of sharing continue to thrive today, Gülpınar said at a press conference.

“It is precisely this deep-seated heritage that places Şanlıurfa in a privileged position on the global gastronomy map. The key challenge is to transform this application into tangible added value,” he added.

In this context, the municipality will prepare a comprehensive gastronomy strategy and action Plan befitting the city.

Şanlıurfa has also been designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Music and is set to host the UNESCO Meeting of Creative Cities of Music in 2026.