As Türkiye’s first and only UNESCO City of Literature, Kahramanmaraş has officially welcomed international literary figures for the Kahramanmaraş International Writers’ Residency Program 2026. Designed to foster cross-cultural dialogue and global creative output, the four-week residency provides writers, poets, and literary translators with dedicated creative space and deep immersion into the city’s rich cultural fabric. …
In line with its mission to preserve its rich literary heritage and nurture the next generation of authors, Kahramanmaraş—Türkiye’s first and only UNESCO City of Literature—has launched the Young Writers Support Program (Genç Yazarlara Destek Programı). Organised in collaboration with the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality, and the Bilsek …
The 11th International Kahramanmaraş Book Fair—one of Anatolia’s largest and most prestigious literary gatherings—is set to welcome book lovers from October 16 to 25, 2026, at the KAFUM Exhibition Center. As Türkiye’s first and only UNESCO City of Literature, Kahramanmaraş continues to expand its cultural and artistic footprint. True to its UNESCO designation, the ten-day …
Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye’s first UNESCO City of Literature, and Kütahya, the first Turkish city recognized in the field of Crafts and Folk Art, have joined forces for a meaningful artistic collaboration under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) Tandem Project. Designed in line with UCCN’s vision of encouraging peer-to-peer exchange and joint creative output among member …
Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye’s first UNESCO City of Literature, and Hatay, designated as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2017, gathered in Hatay on October 10, 2026, for the second phase of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) Tandem Project. Initiated by the Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality, the project aims to foster cross-disciplinary synergy, encouraging member cities to …
Kahramanmaraş, holding the title of Türkiye’s first and only UNESCO City of Literature within the Creative Cities Network, continues to strengthen its international presence and cultural partnerships. Supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality is actively promoting its cultural publications, periodicals, and the works of its prominent authors and poets …
We are deeply saddened by the news of Anton Kurnia’s passing. Only recently, we had announced Anton as one of the resident writers for the inaugural Kahramanmaraş International Writers’ Residency Program. We were so looking forward to welcoming Anton Kurnia to our city, sharing our literary space with him, and learning from his work as …
Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye’s UNESCO City of Literature, is preparing to host the Young Writers Support Program – Writing Camp, an initiative designed to foster literary talent in the provinces affected by the 2023 earthquakes. Organized through a collaboration between the Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality, the Kahramanmaraş UNESCO City of Literature Office, and the BİLSEK Youth Club Association, …
Call for Applications Kahramanmaraş City of Literature International Writers’ Residency Program 2026 The Kahramanmaraş UNESCO City of Literature Office is pleased to announce its International Writers’ Residency Program. Located in a city widely celebrated as the Capital of Poetry and Literatureof Türkiye, the residency offers writers, poets, and literary translators the opportunity to dedicate time …
The vibrant International Traditional Kahramanmaraş August Fair, organized by the Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality, officially opens its doors on Saturday, August 1, at the KAFUM Fair Center. Spanning an entire month, the event promises to be the premier summer meeting point for the region, offering a rich program featuring live concerts, talk shows, national radio broadcasts, …
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