Each July, Manises, renowned for its ceramics in Spain, becomes a global convergence point for artists, craftsmen, and organizational representatives. The invitation extended to Kütahya, the capital of Çini, marked a significant acknowledgment, leading to our municipality’s active participation in the “Festa de la Ceramica” event this year. Despite our virtual presence in 2021 due to the pandemic, this year our Mayor of Kütahya Prof. Dr. Alim Işık, Mehmet Zenci, our Director of Etude Project and UNESCO Focal Point, the Project team, Fatih Aydın representing Kütahya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rıdvan Aşar, Tile Artist of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye, and Canan Güneş, Faculty Member of Kütahya Dumlupınar University, physically attended the event.
As a UNESCO City of Crafts and Folk Art, Kütahya proudly showcased its tile and ceramic works, featuring the talents of local artists on the international stage. Our artists set up a stand, fostering meaningful intercultural exchanges within the vibrant atmosphere of the festival. Dr. Canan Güneş, representing our province from Dumlupınar University, secured the first prize in the wheel competition.
This active engagement allowed us to share knowledge and experiences with the artistic community in Manises, elevating the representation of our city to new heights on the international platform.
External links
- https://www.kutahya.bel.tr/haber.asp?id=6822
- https://www.manisesturismo.es/manises/Web_php/index.php
