Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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"Once a year, our water, heralding the arrival of spring, gushes forth..." 🌊🌱

Welcome to Malatya, Türkiye! In this leg of the Silk Road Caravan, we dive into a beautiful 200-year-old festival passed down through generations. Fahri Acikgoz of the Konak Banazi Culture and Solidarity Association shares how the community gathers around the rushing spring waters to wash away the weariness of winter and welcome a healthy new season for their vineyards and gardens.

Watch as global travelers and local residents unite in celebration through traditional food, music, and dance, proving that heritage is a living, breathing fabric that connects us all.

Follow the global journey and support land restoration: silkroadcaravan.org

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