When autumn comes, Malayer villages have a special mood. Happiness and joy spread all over the places. It seems that something significant is going to happen. With a little attention we notice that the grape harvest season has come and the villagers all are related to the crop somehow. In the meantime, a traditional ceremony is more spectacular, and that’s syrup making. The ceremony takes place in all Malayer villages but if you are present in Manizan you can observe and enjoy it the most.

Making syrup has a long history in Malayer and gradually had become one of the region’s customs. Along with making grape syrup, hilarity, happiness and intimacy are other important achievements of this ancient tradition. All people are looking for grapes suitable for making syrup to best product obtained. Special tools and equipment that have been in stock since last fall have been used again for making the new year syrup. All family members, especially women, have an important role to play. Making syrup is a collective job and everyone should help. The best Iranian grape syrup is produced in Malayer and has a great reputation.

Making syrup starts here after harvesting grapes, usually at September, which, in addition to provide the desired food, is also helpful in providing family expenses.Keshmeshi grape is used for this process, because it is juicier. Besides making syrup, it is used as juice and for pastry. In addition to the unique properties of Malayer grape syrup, the ceremony also has various cultural and traditional dimensions. That is why every year, along with syrup making, a happy and fun festival is held by the people and the authorities. The festival locates at beautiful Malayer village, which has friendly, hospitable and happy people. In the festival in addition to the presentation of making grape syrup steps, the high quality grape related products are offered, you can see and buy traditional arts and crafts, and seve ral joyful celebrations take place. It is recommended to visit this happy festival if you like joyful and richly culture of Iranian people. You will surely enjoy it.