Gastronomy award gets a signboard from Fıstıkzade

After Gaziantep has been listed among the top cities in gastronomy by UNESCO, all the branches of Fıstıkzade Baklava across Turkey had signboard hung saying ‘Gaziantep the City of Gastronomy ". With a slogan Original Gaziantep baklava, Fıstıkzade Baklava started to open branches all over Turkey and hung in all of its branches signboards saying "Gaziantep the City of Gastronomy" in both Turkish and English. As it is still a hot topic that Gaziantep has been included to the Network of Creative Cities by UNESCO, the sector representatives also have taken an action to support the process. Reaching 12 points of sale in Turkey, Fıstıkzade baklava started to inform all the baklava fans with signboards hung all over the branches saying "Gaziantep the city of Gastronomy". "WE ARE THE SUPPORTERS OF THE GASTRONOMY CITY TITLE"

Stating that the decision taken by UNESCO is not only important for Gaziantep but also for Turkey and the process from now on should involve adding value to the city, Fıstıkzade Baklava General Coordinator Vedat Diri says: "An important opportunity has arisen for Gaziantep and Turkey. We would like to congratulate everyone involved in this process, Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Fatma Şahin in particular and I thank them all on behalf of the Gaziantep residents. As Fıstıkzade, we have decided to be the supporter and follower of this in all of our branches across both Gaziantep and the country. With the signboards we have hung on our branches, we will make sure that the message comes across for the local and foreign tourists better." "WE SHOULD TRANSFORM IT INTO ADDED VALUE" Reminding people that Gaziantep baklava has been registered by the European Union (EU), the works should be transformed into added value. "An important opportunity has arisen for the Gaziantep cuisine. Now, we need to work harder to reinforce this decision by UNESCO and work a lot harder than before altogether to make sure that this will come back as an added value for Gaziantep. Promoting the values of Gaziantep across the world would mean a victory for the city. Here we have an ancient city dating back to antiquity, now a world brand, fortresses, historical sites, archaeological ruins and natural beauties. Improvement of the gastronomical tourism shall also trigger the cultural tourism. We will continue to do our own share of the work," added Diri.