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Mesir Paste Festival 

Mesir Macunu (Sultan’s Paste) Festival is a popular festival that consists of reviving various traditional practices for over 470 years in Manisa city centre as well as a programme full of activities, fun and joy. People from Manisa have a deep emotional attachment to this festival. Don’t miss the local carnival of Mesir paste throwing moment; it is the most popular and memorable one! 

Other distinctive sounds 

Rhythm and melodies of Turgutlu’s davul and zurna, Manisa Zeybeks, and Manisa Folk Songs, downpouring Türkmen Waterfalls and the roaring of yılkı horses (jades) on Spil Mountain are other distinctive sounds for Manisa.