Before the 5th Balıkesir Aromatherapy Festival, Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Akın shared details about the festival program with members of the press. Mayor Akın said, “I invite all nature lovers and the people of Balıkesir to meet the healing scents and tastes of nature at our festival, which will be held for the 5th time this year.”
Balıkesir Aromatherapy Festival, which will be held for the 5th time this year, will be held together with the municipalities of Ayvalık, Burhaniye, Edremit and Gömeç. Plant experts, businesses and visitors from across Türkiye will be hosted at the festival. Mayor Akın stated that the festival is an important opportunity to introduce the natural beauties and benefits of aromatherapy to the world.
The theme of the festival has been determined as “History, Healing, Culture” and it aims to increase the production and marketing of herbal products by bringing together the region’s rich flora and aromatherapy practices. Within the scope of the festival, there will be many events such as workshops, seminars, talks, stands, theater and concerts.
- Festival Dates: 4-7 July
- Location: Balıkesir Farmer Education Center (BAÇEM) and Ören Square
The first step of the festival will start with the harvest event to be held at Balıkesir Farmer Training Center. Then, the tractor convoy will meet in front of Burhaniye Municipality and a journey will be made towards Ören Square. A cortege march will be held in Ören Square, accompanied by a band.
Balıkesir 5th Aromatherapy Festival aims to balance the soul, mind and body with the healing scents and tastes of nature, get away from stress and emphasize the importance of being happy. Inviting all nature lovers and the people of Balıkesir to meet the beauties of nature within the scope of the festival, Mayor Akın stated that the festival will be an enjoyable and educational experience for everyone.
