Maras ice cream was served to press members at the NATO Summit.

08.07.2026 16:21

The NATO Leaders Summit held in Ankara not only hosts critical diplomatic meetings but also colorful events showcasing Turkish culture and cuisine on a global scale. At the summit, which has drawn the attention of the world press, local and foreign media members working at an intense pace were offered traditional Kahramanmaraş stretched ice cream. Through this treat, international journalists had the opportunity to become acquainted with the unique flavors of Turkish cuisine that have gained worldwide fame.

Local and foreign press members who came together to follow the NATO Summit took a sweet break from their intense diplomatic work with the unique flavors of Turkish cuisine. Journalists present at the event area as part of the summit were treated to the famous Kahramanmaraş beaten ice cream, one of Turkey's gastronomic icons.

THEY MET THE FLAVORS OF TURKISH CUISINE

International press members, who worked tirelessly to convey diplomatic contacts and developments at the summit to the world public, had the opportunity to get to know the rich culture of Turkish cuisine with this surprise treat.

SLICED WITH A CLEAVER

The massive block of ice cream hung on a special hook in the event area and the ice cream master's traditional show received great appreciation from the journalists. The authentic presentation, where the master sliced the ice cream with a cleaver, offered participants both a visual feast and introduced one of the deep-rooted flavor heritages of Turkish cuisine.

CAMERAS ROLLED FOR THE ICE CREAM SHOW

Colorful moments occurred during the presentation of the traditional Maraş ice cream with its hard-to-melt, chewy texture and unique serving. Foreign journalists who tasted this special flavor of Turkish cuisine immortalized the master's show and the ice cream slicing moments by recording them with their mobile phones. The press members, taking a brief break from the stressful and busy agenda of the summit, both enjoyed the ice cream and experienced an unforgettable example of Turkish hospitality.