ICYDK: ‘International Cities of Gastronomy Fest’ Is Happening this June
Get ready to experience “International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao,” a ten-day festival that celebrates the tourism and gastronomy of many cities around the world.
Slated to take place from June 14 to 23 at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, the culinary festival will feature 30 Creative Cities of Gastronomy from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. The event will have three highlights: “International Gastronomy Promenade,” “City of Gastronomy Showcase,” and “International Gastronomy Forum, Macao.”
The "International Gastronomy Promenade" will take place in the Roman Amphitheatre Square and Legend Boulevard from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. throughout the period. Here, guests can expect Asian gastronomy and will explore over a hundred food booths. There will also be around 700 seats, along with a game zone and a seaside bar for everyone to enjoy.
Meanwhile, the “City of Gastronomy Showcase,” will star chefs from 27 Creative Cities of Gastronomy worldwide who will present their skills in 62 culinary showcase sessions on the Main Stage at Legend Boulevard, followed by sampling sessions.
As for the “International Gastronomy Forum, Macao,” the first since the COVID-19 pandemic, is themed “Holistic Gastronomy: Eat well, live well.” The event will include discussions on “the concerted development between the fields of gastronomy and wellness,” with insights into food culture aiming to “steer gastronomic development towards a more sustainable future.”
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