The long-awaited culinary event of the year opened in Lomé at the Togolese Center for Exhibitions and Fairs (CETEF). The Festival la Marmite (FESMA), the second edition, has been coming to life to the delight of the population and the actors of the food chain and the kitchen since April 26, 2023 in Lomé. A one-of-a-kind event that should not be missed.
« From the plate to the pot », we discover Togolese and African specialties on the stands nicely laid out under the well erected tents. The place is there. Bread, drinks, appetizers, meat, fish, chocolate, juice… The list goes on. Visitors make pleasant discoveries by touring the stands. Many culinary associations from the country and abroad are partners in the initiative.
It is, in fact, to help maintain the identity of Togolese ancestral cuisine. The event does not only aim to promote the culinary arts but also to highlight the richness and diversity of Togolese and African culture. In fact, cultural meetings and culinary demonstrations are planned with, moreover, the desire to promote the culture and the ancestral culinary art for a better living together. Producers, processors, distributors and industrialists are on board.
« It is also a framework for thinking about, for example, new paradigms to adopt with a view to changing our way of eating; steps to take to change the global food and agriculture system to fight world hunger commented the General Commissioner of FESMA, Jean-Paul Agboh-Ahouélété. This, through, among other things, exhibitions of the culinary arts, conferences, MasterChefs, round tables and shows of all kinds.
Note that the University of Lomé is a partner in the event with a scientific committee. To this end, an international scientific symposium is scheduled, led by academics, professionals and practitioners on the theme: “ food and people “. A workshop on Create and develop your restaurant business “. Secrets will be shared during the workshops on how to mix culinary ingredients for successful African gourmet cuisine.
Fast ! Come to the Togo 2000 fair to share a festive moment around cuisine from Togo and Africa until May 7th.
A grand gala dinner is scheduled for Saturday May 6 in an idyllic setting. On the menu a culinary journey and a gastronomic discovery offered by chefs from Africa and the diaspora. Guest artists: the Togolese diva, Cécile Méba and the dean of African music, Danialou Sagbohan.
2023-04-29 11:28:52
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