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The Traditional Grape Harvest and Molasses Boiling Festival was held in the central Meram district of Konya, where grapes were harvested and molasses, a thick syrup made by boiling grape juice, was prepared in the traditional way.
Hosted by the Meram Municipality at Meram Vineyard, the event featured the picking of Nazli, Dimrit and Aladiriz grapes grown in the vineyard's garden.
Grape must, the freshly pressed juice of grapes, was boiled in cauldrons over a wood fire, and the molasses and the bulgur (cracked wheat) that were cooked were served to participants.
Meram Mayor Mustafa Kavus told reporters that Meram Vineyard covers 18,000 square meters and is home to a stone house, more than 1,000 grapevines and over 200 fruit trees.
Kavus also drew attention to the squirrels living in the vineyard's oak trees, which are about 200 years old.
Describing Meram Vineyard as one of the investments the municipality is proud of, Kavus said the grape harvest, molasses boiling and bulgur cooking keep these traditions alive together with residents, with the aim of reminding people of Meram's way of life and introducing it to guests visiting the city.
After the molasses and bulgur were served, the festival ended with a musical performance by Konya Barana, a local traditional music group.
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