Mother Earth Day was celebrated in Yeniboğaziçi.

The December 10th Mother Earth Day, initiated by the Slow Food movement which advocates for good, fair, and clean food, was celebrated with enthusiasm in Yeniboğaziçi, the Cittaslow Capital. The event, which highlighted the importance of soil, fertility, heirloom seeds, traditional production, and local food culture, took place at the 2nd Selim Park Complex.

The event was attended by Yeniboğaziçi Mayor Katip Demir, Slow Food Salamis members, the Cittaslow Yeniboğaziçi Committee, regional women's associations, and numerous citizens. Before the program, participants were treated to local delicacies such as Cypriot-style halloumi tarhana soup, pastries, and golifa.

In her opening speech, Cittaslow Committee President Mehtap Sayıner emphasized the critical importance of soil for life. Slow Food Salamis President Umut Kurşun drew attention to the fact that Mother Earth is increasingly under threat, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness about the climate crisis, floods, and systems that disrupt the natural cycle. Kurşun stated that they are aware of the importance of supporting global initiatives such as the Slow Food Mother Earth Movement.

Yeniboğaziçi Mayor Katip Demir, in his speech, emphasized the importance of Mother Earth Day, celebrated simultaneously with the rest of the world, and highlighted the value of seeds, soil, and local production as a municipality within the international Cittaslow network. Mayor Demir underlined that they will protect seeds together with children through the Reşat Bergen Seed Garden.

At the event, Nermin Kandili, chosen as the region's producer of the year, was also presented with the Mother Earth Award of the Year, in recognition of her efforts to preserve traditional and local dietary practices and support women's labor.