The Honey Festival highlights Kalbajar's rich beekeeping heritage, bringing together local…

The Honey Festival highlights Kalbajar's rich beekeeping heritage, bringing together local producers to promote their honey and explore markets beyond Azerbaijan. Sabir Mustafayev's family has been involved in beekeeping for generations. With over 40 years in the field, he notes significant changes in the profession, particularly the need to adapt to challenges like climate change.

In 2021, his family relocated their operation to Kalbajar and later opened a honey shop there, followed by a branch in Baku. The annual Honey Festival is showcasing Kalbajar's beekeeping tradition as producers aim to introduce their honey to an increasingly global audience.