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Mersin Citrus Festival
Mersin Narenciye Festivali
Status Active
Genre Festival
Frequency Annually
Location(s) Mersin
Country Turkey
Years active 2010–present

The Mersin Citrus Festival (Turkish: Mersin Narenciye Festivali) is a fun annual event held in Mersin, Turkey. It's a celebration of all the delicious citrus fruits grown in the region.

Mersin: A Citrus Capital

Mersin is a very important place for growing citrus fruits in Turkey. Farmers in this area produce huge amounts of lemons, oranges, tangerines, and grapefruits. In fact, Mersin grows more citrus than many other places in the country.

Lemons are the most common citrus fruit grown here. Oranges come next, followed by tangerines and grapefruits. This makes citrus a really big part of Mersin's economy.

About the Festival

The Mersin Citrus Festival started in 2010. Every year, it takes place over a weekend in November. The main goal of the festival is to show off Mersin's amazing citrus fruits. It also helps to attract visitors to the city and the beautiful areas nearby.

The festival kicks off with short speeches from local leaders. Then, a fantastic parade begins! You can see giant objects made from citrus fruits, like a lighthouse or a fountain. Many dance groups from different countries also join the parade.

Throughout the two-day festival, there are fashion shows and dance performances. These shows happen both in the city of Mersin and in the nearby town of Kızkalesi.

International Fun

The Mersin Citrus Festival is a truly international event. In 2013, for example, groups from many different countries came to participate. People from places like Albania, Azerbaijan, China, Georgia, Greece, India, Russia, and Ukraine joined the celebrations. They shared their culture through dance and music, making the festival even more colorful and exciting.

Images for kids

The following images are from the parade of the 2013 festival

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    Citrus Lighthouse in Mersin Citrus Festival

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    Citrus Fountain in Mersin Citrus Festival

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    Thailand group in Mersin Citrus Festival

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    Dance in Mersin Citrus Festival

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    Kids from Ukraine in Mersin Citrus Festival

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    Elephant in Mersin Citrus Festival

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