Tel Aviv. Ambassadors of Taste will be among the protagonists of the second edition of the Italian Cuisine Week in the World (November 20th – 26th). The event, coordinated by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Policies, was established to promote the culinary traditions at an international level, distinguishing traits of Italian identity and culture. The Italian Cuisine in the World Week is divided into more than 1000 activities in the 296 diplomatic-consular offices and Italian Institutes of Culture. The 20 ambassadors will lead the events this year which take place in 100 different countries, focusing on quality, sustainability, culture, food safety, the right to food, education, identity, territory, and biodiversity. “The Italian Cuisine in the World Week is a very important event for the restaurant sector in our country which we cannot miss”, said Cristina Bowerman, President of the Association. “This year, the Ambassadors of Taste have responded with great enthusiasm for the Government’s appeal and many of us embark to represent Italian taste abroad. Our Association is aware that sharing and cherishing means to contribute, along with the institutions, to the development of the country”. 150 encounters with chefs, show cooking, cooking classes and masterclass; over 120 conferences, seminars, and discussions on Italian culinary tradition; 200 promotional and commercial events and about 170 themed tastings and dinners. Bowerman, Ambassador of Italian taste in Canada together with colleagues Franco Pepe and Norbert Niederkofler, will fly to the Middle East, where in addition to being involved with a masterclass on pasta, will be among the speakers of an event in Tel Aviv on female empowerment in world of food. (9Colonne)
