The opening of the 17th Golden Touches Festival, organized by Konya Metropolitan Municipality Vocational Training Courses with the theme “Silk Road,” has been held.
Speaking at the program held at the Selçuklu Congress Center, Konya Metropolitan Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay said that the Golden Touches Festival is an exhibition that brings together handcrafted works shaped with patience and elegance, uniting craftsmanship with aesthetic expression.
Mayor Altay stated that Konya has long carried a deep-rooted tradition in which aesthetics is intertwined with morality, craftsmanship with faith, and art with wisdom. He added:
“The Golden Touches Exhibition, in this very spirit, continues to faithfully carry the artistic expression of an ancient city from past to present. This year’s exhibition, themed ‘Silk Road,’ once again brings forth the artistic vision of a thousand-year-old civilization—one shaped by patience and elegance—and echoes the enduring voice of Anatolia to the world. This is precisely the mission of Golden Touches, and it continues to grow each year with great appreciation.”
Konya Governor İbrahim Akın also noted that the diversity showcased across many branches of art is a clear reflection of how strong Konya’s cultural memory truly is.
The event will feature daily workshops in various branches of art, offering visitors the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities guided by instructors. In addition, talks, stage performances, concerts, and entertaining programs for children will ensure that Konya enjoys days filled with culture and art.
