The “Büyükşehirle Üreten Kadınlar Festival,” organized by Denizli Metropolitan Municipality to support women entrepreneurs and combine Mother’s Day excitement with handmade products, has begun. The opening ceremony, held at the Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Congress and Culture Center, was attended by Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor and City Council President Ali Marım, artist Tuğba Ger, protocol members, and a large number of citizens. The festival opened following a moment of silence and the singing of the Turkish National Anthem, with a zeybek performance staged by women trained under the “Let No Woman Who Doesn’t Know Zeybek Remain” project.

Marım: “The dreams of our women are turning into income”

Delivering the opening speech, Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor and City Council President Ali Marım emphasized the importance of women’s active participation in economic life. Marım said, “As Denizli Metropolitan Municipality, we are deeply honored to witness our women turning their dreams into income. Today, here, our women entrepreneurs are bringing their own efforts and original designs together with the people of Denizli. Our aim is both to support our women in contributing to their family economy and to provide our citizens with a quality shopping environment ahead of Mother’s Day. We thank all our women for their hard work and dedication.” After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, protocol members and participants visited the festival area and spoke with women entrepreneurs.

Tuğba Ger captivated the audience with her performance

Following the opening ceremony, Turkish Folk Music artist Tuğba Ger took the stage. Performing beautiful pieces for the people of Denizli, the artist delivered an unforgettable musical experience. Particularly with her unique interpretations of Denizli folk songs, Ger both moved and entertained the audience, filling the hall. Receiving great applause for her masterful bağlama performance, she won hearts ahead of Mother’s Day with songs collected from across Anatolia. At the end of the concert, Denizli Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Secretary General Özgür Başkurt presented flowers to the artist and thanked her for her valuable contribution to the festival.

The festival will continue until May 10

The festival, which opened today, features hundreds of products across six categories, including jewellery, handicrafts, food, ready-to-wear clothing, and home textiles. The program of the festival, which will serve as a special gathering point ahead of Mother’s Day, is as follows:

May 9, Saturday
13:00: Punch Workshop for Mother’s Day Gift
15:00: Elif Buse Aşan Concert

May 10, Sunday
13:00: Postpartum Self-Care Talk
14:30: Mother-Child Ebru Workshop
17:00: Aydanur Mother’s Day Special Concert

Children and science enthusiasts are not forgotten

The festival area, open to visitors between 11:00 and 21:00 for three days, will also host magic shows, puppet theatre performances, and educational workshops organized by the Denizli Science Center, offering children an enjoyable experience throughout the event.