As part of the "Cappadocia Balloon and Culture Road Festival" held in Nevşehir, a captivating demonstration flight of uniquely shaped hot air balloons took place.
The weekend activities of the "Cappadocia Balloon and Culture Road Festival," the inaugural segment of the Turkish Culture Road Festivals, commenced with a burst of vibrant visuals.
In the town of Göreme, the officers diligently readied hot air balloons adorned with various figures for flight at the crack of dawn. Both local and foreign tourists, eager to witness the spectacle, gathered in the designated area.
Hot air balloons featuring figures like a "heart," "ice cream," "duck," "Obelix," "octopus," and the "Turkish flag" gracefully floated above valleys adorned with enchanting fairy chimneys.
Ömer Eren, the Mayor of Göreme, conveyed to Anadolu Agency (AA) that the festival, which inaugurated on August 5, offers delightful activities for both tourists and locals.
Eren expressed, "The festival is truly wonderful. We are hosting not only foreign guests but also visitors from various parts of Turkey. All the hotels in Göreme are fully booked."