Until Sunday this week, the southern Adana province, where flavor is added to traditional Turkish cuisine gastronomical tastes, especially the "kebab," is home to the Food&Music Fest with around 50 stands, kitchen workshops, live performances and panel sessions with chefs.

Having started on Saturday at Park Aqua, the festival brings sample food sessions as well as a photography exhibition and movie screenings.

On Oct. 9, a big "meal feast" will take place near the Seyhan River.

Local and foreign music groups including Spy from Cairo and Luxus will take stage at the festival venue.