THE BEACH | MAGAZINE
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Fetav Art & Cultural Festival
Calis Beach Carnival
Second week in May; the festival’s aim is to promote peace
and understanding, thus overcome the barriers of race,
language and religion, and foster interest in Fethiye’s
cultural and historical background. FETAV wishes to give its
youth appreciation of culture in its widest sense. With this in
mind the festival week offers conferences, theatre showings,
musical performances, painting, sculpture, photographical
exhibitions and local crafts. School children are invited to
join in the workshops.
Check the website: www.fethiyefestival.com
3 days during the last week of May; Calis’s aim
is to promote the area as a stand-alone resort.
with winding narrow streets and
a large market square. During the
Festival stalls are set up to display
Uzumlu’s traditional homespun and
woven cotton and silk materials.
These were originally used to make
headscarves, bridal underwear and
room hangings. Due to increased
demand this cottage industry now
produces shirts, blouses, dresses,
curtains etc…ready-made or made-
Locals, Turkish retirees, tradesmen and children all join
the Fethiye International Group (FIG) to promote Turkish
culture and traditions. There are stalls, activities, delicious
food to sample and a grand parade along the promenade
on the last day of the festival.
Check the website: www.caliscarnival.com
to-measure. Smaller items such as
table cloths make excellent presents
and souvenirs. Uzumlu is also famous
for its house wines...!
A day spent there is well worth-while
even if it is not the mushrooming
season.
To add it Uzumlu’s attractions, above
the town lies Cadyanda. With views
over the bay of Fethiye the designated
KAYAKOY
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FESTIVAL
Scott Jeffers - world
fusion music
walking route at the ancient Lycian
settlement takes just over an hour one.
Check their website for more details:
www.uzumlufest.com