![On the 17th-28th November, Mersin in Turkey is hosting the 6th Citrus Festival Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-6_citrusfest20181106_2_33282061_38774842.jpg?ssl=1 "Ahead of 6th Citrus Festival in Mersin")
On the 17th-28th November, Mersin in Turkey is hosting the 6th Citrus Festival Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]
![This is where artists get creative with citrus fruits and create art! For example, this giant violin made with oranges and lemons! Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-6_citrusfest20181106_2_33282061_38774839.jpg?ssl=1 "Ahead of 6th Citrus Festival in Mersin")
This is where artists get creative with citrus fruits and create art! For example, this giant violin made with oranges and lemons! Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]
![The king of the jungle is nearly ready to go! Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-6_citrusfest20181106_2_33282061_38774843.jpg?ssl=1 "Ahead of 6th Citrus Festival in Mersin")
The king of the jungle is nearly ready to go! Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]
![This particular citrus enthusiast will be able to drive to the festival! Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-6_citrusfest20181106_2_33282061_38774848.jpg?ssl=1 "Ahead of 6th Citrus Festival in Mersin")
This particular citrus enthusiast will be able to drive to the festival! Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]
![Citrus fest will be taking place on November 17th, right through to the 28th. Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-6_citrusfest20181106_2_33282061_38774852.jpg?ssl=1 "Ahead of 6th Citrus Festival in Mersin")
Citrus fest will be taking place on November 17th, right through to the 28th. Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]
![Here, artists put the finishing touches to their sculptures... Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-6_citrusfest20181106_2_33282061_38774857.jpg?ssl=1 "Ahead of 6th Citrus Festival in Mersin")
Here, artists put the finishing touches to their sculptures… Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]
![It looks like Citrus fest are looking forward to being one big fruity zoo, complete with lemon giraffe. Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-6_citrusfest20181106_2_33282061_38774858.jpg?ssl=1 "Ahead of 6th Citrus Festival in Mersin")
It looks like Citrus fest are looking forward to being one big fruity zoo, complete with lemon giraffe. Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]
![Here, we have a lemon bear with a ball, next to a lion made of oranges (still under contruction) Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-6_citrusfest20181106_2_33282061_38774859.jpg?ssl=1 "Ahead of 6th Citrus Festival in Mersin")
Here, we have a lemon bear with a ball, next to a lion made of oranges (still under contruction) Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]
![Here, artists can are seen completing the orange hair of this giant head in preparation of the festivities... Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-6_citrusfest20181106_2_33282061_38774860.jpg?ssl=1 "Ahead of 6th Citrus Festival in Mersin")
Here, artists can are seen completing the orange hair of this giant head in preparation of the festivities… Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]
![These artists prepare this impressive construction of a lion made of oranges and lemons. Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-6_citrusfest20181106_2_33282061_38774861.jpg?ssl=1 "Ahead of 6th Citrus Festival in Mersin")
These artists prepare this impressive construction of a lion made of oranges and lemons. Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]
![Someone here has built a little display, complete with a motor scooter made from lemons! Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-10-6_citrusfest20181106_2_33282061_38774862.jpg?ssl=1 "Ahead of 6th Citrus Festival in Mersin")
Someone here has built a little display, complete with a motor scooter made from lemons! Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]
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