Hundreds of families gathered for the 2024 Egg Festival. Colorful eggs were painted and cracked in the streets of Arsuz, and families visited each other at traditional tables.
Traditions
- Egg painting in vibrant red, yellow, green and blue colors
- Cracking competitions among children and adults
- Neighborhood feasts and traditional food sharing
- Joint celebrations in church and mosque courtyards
Cultural Significance
The Egg Festival is one of the finest reflections of Hatay's multicultural identity. People of different faiths gather at the same table, keeping alive the region's millennia-old tradition of tolerance.