22.10.2026 19:50
Sweden’s Ambassador to Ankara, Ulrika Funered, experienced making baklava, the city’s world-famous registered delicacy, during her visit to Gaziantep. Ambassador Funered, who visited the Şahinbey Municipality soup kitchen together with Monica Merino, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme, took her place at the counter throughout the entire process, from rolling out the dough to pouring syrup over the hot baklava coming out of the oven.
Sweden’s Ambassador to Ankara Ulrika Funered experienced making baklava, the city’s world-famous delicacy, during her visit to Gaziantep. Funered, who took part in the process from rolling out the dough to pouring syrup over the baklava fresh from the oven, drew attention with those moments.
ŞAHİNBEY MUNICIPALITY VISITED THE SOUP KITCHEN
Şahinbey Mayor Mehmet Tahmazoğlu hosted Sweden’s Ambassador to Ankara Ulrika Funered and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative Monica Merino at the municipality’s soup kitchen.
During the visit, information was provided about the work carried out at the soup kitchen and the services offered to citizens in need. The guests also had the opportunity to closely get to know Gaziantep’s rich culinary culture.
SHE POURED THE SYRUP OVER THE BAKLAVA
One of the most striking moments of the visit was Ambassador Funered’s baklava-making experience. Funered, who rolled out baklava dough, also poured syrup over the dessert fresh from the oven. The ambassador’s visit, in which she experienced Gaziantep’s traditional flavor through its preparation stages, provided colorful scenes.