Creative Cities of Gastronomy Exhibition
City: Buraydah
Region: Asia & Pacific
Type of activity
Best Practice, Communication, Cooperation Project, Event, News
Topics
Communication, Creative Economy, Cultural Identity, Policies, Sustainability, Tourism, Traditional Knowledge
Start Date
2024-09-11
End Date
2024-09-15
Connection to other Creative Fields
Craft & Folk Arts, Literature, Music
SDGs
End poverty in all its forms everywhere, Zero Hunger, Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, Ensure access to water and sanitation for all, Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy, Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all, Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation, Reduce inequality within and among countries, Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources, Conserving life on land, Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
From September 11 to 15, Buraydah hosted the Creative Cities of Gastronomy Exhibition in collaboration with the Culinary Arts Commission. The event showcased 22 UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy from around the world, highlighting their rich culinary traditions through live cooking demonstrations. Each participating city presented its unique dishes in dedicated pavilions, allowing visitors to taste local specialties, interact with chefs, and discover the ingredients and techniques that define each city's culinary identity. A special pavilion focused on Buraydah’s contributions to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, emphasizing its history and cultural heritage. The exhibition also featured sections dedicated to Saudi coffee and dates, showcasing Buraydah’s renowned food culture. This celebration not only promoted Buraydah as a gastronomic destination but also facilitated cultural exchange between the participating creative cities.
Expected Outcomes: The exhibition aims to foster cultural exchange by showcasing the culinary heritage of 22 cities, highlighting their diverse traditions and unique ingredients, and showcasing Buraydah’s cuisine on the global stage while exploring innovative techniques and engaging visitors with talented chefs and time-honored culinary practices that define each city.
Targuet Audience: Residents, Visitors, Press & media.
Partners: Government, Private sector.
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