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Global culinary and gastronomy festivals

Overview

Culinary and cultural festivals have been held or scheduled across various regions to promote local and international gastronomy.

In West Africa, events in Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso focused on regional heritage. The Festival des Grillades in Grand-Bassam featured local dishes and musical performances to professionalize the culinary sector and boost tourism. Similarly, the ‘21 du Nando’ event in Ouagadougou promoted traditional dishes and music from the former Centre-Ouest region.

On an international scale, upcoming festivals aim to showcase diverse culinary traditions. In Paris, the 10th Village international de la gastronomie will feature demonstrations from over 80 countries, including a representation of Haitian heritage. Additionally, the Tiakaly Food Festival in Madagascar is set to host visitors with stands representing more than 15 countries, combining gastronomy with live music.

Entities

Village international de la gastronomie · Tiakaly Food Festival · Carline Irantus · Burkina Faso · Grand-Bassam

Timeline

  1. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Global culinary festivals highlight international gastronomy

    International food festivals are highlighting global flavors, with Chef Carline Irantus representing Haiti in Paris and the Tiakaly Food Festival bringing diverse cuisines to Madagascar.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    West African culinary festivals celebrate local gastronomy in Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso

    Culinary festivals in Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, celebrated regional gastronomy and music to promote local culture and professionalize the food sector.

Sources

juno7.ht · lexpress.mg