The International Sericulture and Silk Weaving Symposium and the Alanya Region Silk Cocoon and Silk Weaving Souvenir Design and Production Competition will take place in Alanya between October 25-28, 2011, in cooperation with the Atatürk Culture, Language and History High Council Atatürk Culture Center, Akdeniz University Faculty of Fine Arts, Alanya District Governorate, Alanya Municipality, ALTSO, and ALTİD. At the symposium, which will be attended by scientists from different countries, "The History of Silkworms and Silk Weaving, Their Current Status, The Problems They Face, and Original Scientific Studies Aimed at Their Solutions" will be evaluated.
At the symposium, which has no subject restrictions, the Cultural and Current Issues Regarding the Development, Production, and Employment of Alanya Silk Production will also be addressed.
Making a statement on behalf of the Symposium Organizing Committee, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ömer Zaimoğlu announced that a “Alanya Region Silk Cocoon and Souvenir Design and Production from Silk Weavings Competition” will also be organized in parallel with the symposium. It was announced that the goal of the said competition is “the better promotion of the world and Turkey's leading tourism resort Alanya, ensuring that domestic and foreign tourists can take the colors and memories belonging to Alanya with them when leaving Alanya, keeping Alanya culture alive, and realizing souvenir design and production that best describes and symbolizes the region.”
Competition Application deadline is September 30
It was announced that all amateur or professional silk weaving artists can participate in the competition by submitting their works to the Alanya Cultural Center. While the deadline for product submission was set as September 30, 2011, it was announced that the award ceremony would be held on October 25, 2011, the first day of the symposium.
Participants may also send their works via cargo or mail to the AKM address at İsmet Hilmi Balcı Cad. Saray Mahallesi 07400/ Alanya, with the responsibility being theirs.