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Mesir Macunu Festival

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Mesir Macunu Festival

Şehzadeler, Manisa

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A traditional festival reenacting Merkez Efendi's healing of Hafsa Sultan with mesir paste, in which the paste is scattered to the crowd from the Sultan Mosque.

Safety warning

The area around the Sultan Mosque gets very crowded on festival days; those with children should watch for pushing while the paste is being scattered.

Its story

The festival, Manisa's best-known tradition, is held every year around the Sultan Mosque. The festivities reenact the story of Merkez Efendi, folk dances are performed, and paper-wrapped mesir paste is thrown to the crowd from the top of the mosque. Mesir Macunu, a paste made with dozens of spices and sugar, received geographical indication registration from the European Union in 2024.

Key facts

When
Every year in spring (dates announced by the municipality)
Product
Mesir Macunu (EU geographical indication)

Trip purpose

  • Free
  • Seasonal
  • Photography
  • Food route

Location

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38.61035, 27.42775

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesir_macunu | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesir_macunu