China–Türkiye Gastronomy Festival held in Ankara

The China–Türkiye Gastronomy Festival was held at the Ankara HiltonSa hotel, hosted by China's Ambassador to Ankara Jiang Xuebin.

The event, attended by Ferah Diba Yağan representing TÜROB members, as well as Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Gökhan Yazgı, representatives of foreign missions and numerous guests, aimed to strengthen the cultural ties between the two countries. In his opening speech, Ambassador Jiang Xuebin highlighted the importance of the event, saying, "China and Türkiye are two close ancient civilisations with deep-rooted histories and rich cultural heritages. Their culinary cultures are an indispensable part of the colourful and profound cultures of both societies."

At the event, distinguished delicacies from Chinese and Turkish cuisines were brought together. After listening to Chinese folk music artists perform the song "Hayat Bayram Olsa," participants had the opportunity to discover the different flavours of both cuisines. In addition to China's traditional dishes, various treats from Turkish cuisine were also offered to participants, creating a gastronomic exchange.