A tradition stretching from the sea to the table in Sinop: They gathered for lakerda

Sinop held its seventh annual Lakerda Festival, a four-day event celebrating the Black Sea region’s traditional cured-fish preservation method with modern presentations. The program combined gastronomy, culture and art to showcase the city’s sea-shaped culinary heritage. The festival highlights lakerda, a salted and cured bonito dish central to local food culture. It matters as a cultural-tourism draw promoting regional cuisine. Watch for how the event supports local fish producers and expands the region’s gastronomy profile.