Fairy Tale Hike // Helmut Wittmann & Mehmet Dalkilic

"From the Round Earth & Baklava" is a poetic fairy tale hike that perfectly fits the festival theme. The storytellers Helmut Wittmann and Mehmet Dalkilic combine Austrian and Turkish storytelling traditions into a lively, bilingual dialogue that is understandable for everyone. Turbulent, humorous, and profound, they tell tales of wondrous rivers, of the crane and the heron, a bewitched rock, and the wise fool Nasreddin Hodja, whose stories oscillate between genius and madness. Helmut Wittmann has been a professional storyteller for over 33 years and has played a significant role in the inclusion of storytelling in Austria's UNESCO cultural heritage. Mehmet Dalkilic is an experienced theater maker with international festival experience. Together, they create narrative bridges between cultures, humor, and reflection.