National Bonab Kebab Festival to be held in September
The eighth National Bonab Kebab Festival will be held from September 8 to 11 at Fadak Park in Bonab, East Azarbaijan Province, the deputy governor for coordination and planning affairs of Bonab announced.
Firooz Mobin said preparations for this year’s festival are underway to showcase Bonab’s culinary, cultural, tourism and handicraft capacities more broadly. He said efforts had been made to design the festival’s programs in line with the reputation of Bonab kebab and the city’s cultural and tourism potential, chtn.ir wrote.
The festival will feature a range of cultural, artistic and exhibition programs for residents and tourists, he added.
Referring to Bonab’s traditional kebab as an important part of the city’s culinary identity, Mobin said the dish is one of Bonab’s best-known culinary and tourism attractions. Its reputation has drawn large numbers of travelers to the city each year, he added.
Alongside kebab stalls, booths will be set up to showcase and sell local products, goods produced in Bonab and handicrafts, giving visitors an opportunity to see some of the city’s economic and cultural capabilities.
Mobin also said cultural and artistic programs, including performances of traditional music, would be held on the sidelines of the festival. He added that efforts would be made to create a welcoming atmosphere for families, residents and tourists.
The deputy governor said the festival has a broader tourism role beyond showcasing a well-known local dish. It provides an opportunity to promote Bonab’s culture, arts, handicrafts, local products and tourism attractions at the same time, he said, adding that the event could help attract more tourists and support local producers and businesses.