The International Şile Cloth Culture and Art Festival is one of the most ancient festivals in Istanbul, in addition to its cultural value.

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Objectives Of The Festival

ORGANIZATION OBJECTIVES OF THE INTERNATIONAL ŞİLE CLOTH CULTURE AND ART FESTIVAL:

  • While the sense of belonging of the local people towards the Şile destination increases, it also allows different groups in the society to live together better,
  • To increase the local people’s commitment to traditions and cultural elements.
  • To provide opportunities for the society to discover and develop their cultural skills and abilities.
  • To provide opportunities for the local community to engage in new activities in the arts and other creative fields.
  • To increase the number of tourist visits to Şile destination.
  • To ensure the economic development of the local people in Şile, and to create employment opportunities,
  • To ensure the branding of Şile.
  • To work on the promotion and protection of Geographically Indicated Cloth and its preservation as a sustainable art.
  • To protect the local culture and values of Şile.