# Italian regional culinary heritage promotion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-regional-culinary-heritage-promotion
> Updated: 2026-09-28T09:15:45.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Local communities in Italy are organizing various initiatives to promote regional culinary heritage and cultural identity.

In Molfetta, efforts include the 32nd Sagra del Calzone Molfettese, which focuses on traditional calzone varieties and sustainability, alongside the establishment of a new association dedicated to protecting ‘Cicoria Puntarelle Molfettese’ to preserve the region’s agricultural roots.

In Bitonto, the ‘I Borghi del Bocconotto’ initiative has been launched to foster cultural exchange between Puglia, Calabria, and Abruzzo by celebrating the diverse traditions of the bocconotto pastry. This project aims to use gastronomy as a means for territorial promotion and the building of heritage networks.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Bitonto to host culinary exchange event for Bocconotto traditions

Bitonto will host 'I Borghi del Bocconotto' in 2026 to unite Puglia, Calabria, and Abruzzo through pastry traditions, while Salento advances accessibility projects for the Via Francigena del Sud.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bitonto-to-host-culinary-exchange-event-for-bocconotto-traditions

### 2026-09-11: Molfetta celebrates local culinary traditions and agricultural heritage

Molfetta celebrates its culinary heritage through the 32nd Sagra del Calzone Molfettese and the launch of a new association dedicated to promoting local Cicoria Puntarelle.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/molfetta-celebrates-local-culinary-traditions-and-agricultural-heritage

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