- The Kuzu Göbeği Festivali, also known as the Lamb’s Navel Festival, is held annually in the town of Susurluk in the Balıkesir province of Turkey.
- The festival is a celebration of the local culture and traditional cuisine, particularly lamb dishes.
- The festival dates back over 400 years and is believed to have originated from the local shepherd’s community.
- The highlight of the festival is the cooking and serving of the “kuzu göbeği” dish, which is made from the lamb’s belly button.
- The kuzu göbeği dish is slow-cooked in a clay oven for several hours, and is served with rice, chickpeas, and other local vegetables.
- During the festival, local chefs compete to prepare the best kuzu göbeği dish, and visitors can sample the different dishes and vote for their favorite.
- The festival also features a parade of local musicians and dancers, traditional Turkish folk music performances, and other cultural activities.
- The festival is usually held in late May or early June, during the peak lamb season.
- In recent years, the festival has become a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors from all over Turkey and around the world.
- The Kuzu Göbeği Festivali is a unique cultural experience that highlights the importance of traditional cuisine and community celebrations in Turkish culture.
The Kuzugo festival is truly one of the amazing and immersive experiences you can have when going to Turkey. The recent modernization and concrete driveway projects in areas with high tourist traffic has also paved way to a smoother flow of visitors in the area.