The event of boiling molasses, which took place for the second
time this year in Meram Vineyards, was filled with colorful scenes.
The event, which aimed to preserve and promote the ancient
Meram culture, received significant attention from both officials and the
public. Participants not only toured Meram Vineyards but also indulged in
molasses foam and bulgur on the other side.
The guests who attended the event participated in grape
harvesting at Meram Vineyards, which contributes significantly to the
district's green landscape, historical significance, social life, and tourism.
Later on, Mayor Kavuş, who took his place at the cauldrons, served the guests
with freshly boiled molasses.
Culture and Tourism Deputy Minister Nadir Alparslan, who
began his speech by expressing his happiness to be in Konya and Meram on this
beautiful September evening, acknowledged the meaningful event planned by Meram
Mayor Mustafa Kavuş to preserve a beautiful tradition and ensure people do not
lose connection with it. Deputy Minister Alparslan, who shared that he relived
his childhood and a part of our culture through this event, said, "I thank
those who organized this beautiful event. To benefit more people, we need to
increase the number of such events. As the ministry, we support activities that
preserve and promote our culture, and we will continue to support them in the
future."
The event, which featured the participation of Gastronomy
Expert, author, and TV Presenter Chef Adnan Şahin, as well as the well-known
figure in the tourism sector, Dr. Cem Kınay, concluded with the serving of
freshly boiled molasses to the guests and the taking of commemorative photos in
the vineyard.