The 6th Honey Rolling Competition, part of the Alandeşt Festival in Çatak, Van, showcased…

The 6th Honey Rolling Competition, part of the Alandeşt Festival in Çatak, Van, showcased vibrant scenes with around 30 participants. Arda Kamaç won a half gold coin by catching a 5-kilogram honey barrel that rolled down a slope. The festival took place at Alandeşt Plateau, located 140 kilometers from the city center at an altitude of 2,800 meters, attracting many attendees who camped in tents, danced to local music, played volleyball, and watched a parachute show.

Organized by the Van Beekeepers Union to highlight the hard work of beekeepers, the Honey Rolling Competition saw fierce competition among about 30 contestants dressed in beekeeping attire. Some participants fell and sustained minor injuries, while Kamaç successfully caught the honey barrel and received his prize.