Gorele & Kemence Workshop Tour

Welcome to our culture tour discovering the traditional kemence making workshop located in Giresun's Gorele district. Kemence is the indispensable instrument of Black Sea music and has been an important part of regional culture for centuries. Visiting the workshop of Gorele's master kemence makers, we learn the making process of this traditional musical instrument. We watch all processes from wood selection to shaping and assembly stages.

We listen to the intricacies of kemence making, acoustic features, and traditional techniques from masters. You receive information about kemence playing techniques and watch live kemence performance. If you wish, you have the opportunity to try playing kemence. We visit the local market and traditional bazaar in Gorele district center. You receive information about the region's hazelnut and tea production. This tour, ideal for those interested in traditional music and handicrafts, offers the opportunity to discover the musical heritage of Black Sea culture.