The program for the 21st Munzur Culture and Nature Festival, which is scheduled in Dersim between 3 and 6 August this year, has been announced. The festival will be held with the slogan "We are defending nature and life against mining looting". The program was announced by the Festival Organizing Committee in a press conference held at the Municipality of Dersim.

Mayor of Dersim Fatih Mehmet Maçoğlu said: “All our applications for permits have been made. We did not receive any feedback, but we think that the festival will be held this year."

Özkan Tacar, chair of the Federation of Dersim Associations (DEDEF), said: "The Munzur Culture and Nature Festival has turned into an international festival thanks to this year's program. It will be a full 4-day festival."