As soon as you hear “Orange Blossom Festival”, you can almost the smell the citrus fruit, right? If you’ve not experienced it before, know that the scent of the orange flower is amazing! The Adana Orange Blossom Festival, organized every year in April when the orange trees bloom on the generous lands of Adana, invites you to refresh yourself with the pleasant scent of orange blossoms.
Adana is known around the world for its warm weather, gastronomic riches and its famous orange blossoms. The Adana Orange Blossom Festival, which is held during weather that is neither too hot nor too cold, says “Hello!” to its guests with a fresh and sweet experience. You will have a lot of fun at this festival where you can witness many colourful landscapes. Come now and learn what awaits you at this beautiful event!
1. What is Adana Orange Blossom Festival?
The Adana Orange Blossom Festival includes a series of entertaining events held in Adana during the blooming period of the orange trees. The festival, which was first a modest local event made by and for the people of Adana, has now turned into a massive event that has even gained international interest. If you ask why the orange blossoms are so popular, it is best to find the answer yourself when you go to Adana during the blooming season!
2. Where is the Adana Orange Blossom Festival held?
There is no central location where all Orange Blossom festivities are held. So when you ask, “Where is the Orange Blossom Festival held?”, we can answer with, “At the beginning of every street!” Festival activities continue throughout the day and night in many of the city’s big parks, squares, art centres, and concert venues. Still, if you want us to specify a place, we can point you to a few specific locations. The parks by the Seyhan River, İstasyon Square, and in the area in and around Atatürk Park are among some of the most colourful spots of the festival.
3. For What Purpose Is Adana Orange Blossom Festival Organized?
The main purpose of the Orange Blossom Festival is to introduce the beauty of Adana to Türkiye and the rest of the world. There are other attractive things in the festival not just these magnificent flowers. If you want to know who organizes the Orange Blossom Festival, the pioneer of the festival idea is Adana businessman Ali Haydar Bozkurt. Of course, the event also has the support of public institutions, non-governmental organizations, and private enterprises.
If you want to explore the region of Adana, part of the ancient cradle of civilizations, you can come to the city with the excuse of this festival. Adana is a highly developed city in terms of transportation so it will not be difficult at all to get to and around the city!
4. When was Adana Orange Blossom Festival First Held?
The first festival, which took place on April 12-14, 2013, was greeted with great enthusiasm. About 15,000 people attended the parade that first time. The festival, which was applauded by local and foreign tourists, was later marshalled onto Adana’s official April calendar. You too should also dedicate a part of your April calendar to this magnificent event!
If you say want to go to Adana but want to know how many days this Orange Blossom Festival will last, let’s give our answer right away. You should set aside at least three or four days for this festival. Adana is not a place where you can finish a visit in only a few days. Especially if you want to taste the flavours of the city, you should extend your holiday a little longer!
5. What is the pace of the Adana Orange Blossom Festival?
Since Adana Orange Blossom Festival events are spread over a very large area, it is not possible to keep track of everything. We will warn you in advance that you will have a hard time keeping up with the pace of the festival. Many events are held during the day and then more begin during the night. Participating in any will allow you to truly feel the spirit of Adana. Time flies quickly when you are having fun trying out so many different things!
5.1. What is in on the Adana Orange Blossom Festival’s schedule?
The Adana Orange Blossom Festival schedule is extremely dense. For this reason, you should study the activities organized on the event calendar. In this way, you will not miss any of the activities that most appeal to your interests. Activities at the Adana Orange Blossom Festival change every year but it is possible to group the main events into certain frameworks. Let’s take a closer look at some of these on the chart below.
Of course, it would be impossible to put everything on this table. In the past, the Adana Orange Blossom Festival has offered activities like motorsports and cycling, children’s play clubs, and DJ performances. So don’t forget to bring comfortable clothes and shoes with you!
6. What else can be done in Adana?
From the moment you step into the magnificent character of Adana its friendly people will welcome you to the many places you can visit in the city. We especially recommend you enjoy the beautiful view of the Seyhan River in Adana, spanned by the historical Roman stone bridge formerly called Ponte Sarus, now known as Taşköprü. In addition, we would be remiss if we did not suggest you visit the Great Mosque (Ulu Camii), the Great Clock Tower (Büyük Saat Kulesi), the Adana Cinema Museum (Adana Sinema Müzesi), and the Kazancılar Bazaar (Kazancılar Çarşısı).
You know enough about the Orange Blossom Festival for now. You do not want to miss this enjoyable event in this magnificent city. You can book your room in one of the hotels in Adana with Odamax right now!
