The "50th International Ürgüp Vineyard Festival", organized under the leadership of the municipality in order to promote and encourage viticulture, started in Nevşehir's Ürgüp district. Within the scope of the festival, which was also attended by the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Vahit Kirişci, a cortege march was organized from the front of Ürgüp Municipality to the festival area. In the meantime, grapes were offered to the citizens of the surrounding area. Kirişci toured the tents where the local products of about 20 villages were exhibited in the festival area, wore boots, crushed grapes and chatted with those who made molasses. Kirişci said that he is very happy to be in Ürgüp, which is known as the "Fairytale City" by the world. Stating that they will both tell about their work and taste the most beautiful and most delicious grapes of Turkey and even the world, Kirişci wished the festival to be beneficial. Explaining that the grapes produced have an important place in the country's economy, Kirişci said, "We come after China, Italy, Spain, France and the USA in world grape production. In other words, our country ranks 6th in the world with 4.2 million tons of grape production. Our country ranks first in raisin exports with a share of 32 percent.In the last 20 years, our grape export has increased by 225 percent to 265 thousand tons last year, and the export value increased by 491 percent in the same period. reached $205 million. used the phrases. Nevşehir Governor İnci Sezer Becel also expressed that they are happy to host the event, which was started half a century ago and still continues. Stating that people attach great importance to local tastes while planning to visit and see in their travels, Becel said, "From this point of view, gastronomy, which includes eating and drinking, has become one of the most important parts of tourism. In fact, as Nevşehir and Cappadocia region, we believe that this cultural richness We live right in the middle of it.It has very traditional values with its historical touristic places, cultural accumulation enriched by ancient civilizations, balloon tours, fairy chimneys, valleys, underground cities, churches, inns, health and faith tourism, and local products and handicrafts. we have." said.