# Global culinary and gastronomy festivals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-culinary-and-gastronomy-festivals > Updated: 2026-08-21T17:18:43.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-culinary-festivals-highlight-international-gastronomy ### 2026-08-09: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-african-culinary-festivals-celebrate-local-gastronomy-in-cte-divoire-and-burkina-faso --- Cite as: Global culinary and gastronomy festivals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-culinary-and-gastronomy-festivals