Geografie del Gusto: Italia e Africa tra Culture e Condivisione (Geography of Taste: Italy and Africa between Cultures and Sharing) is an event dedicated to the role of food as a universal language and a bridge between cultures, identities, and territories. It will take place on Wednesday, February 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Istituto della Enciclopedia Italiana.
The initiative promotes a dialogue between Italy and Africa on the topics of food, gastronomy, and sustainability, enhancing the intangible heritage linked to food and its cultural, economic, and social potential.
Through three thematic sessions, the meeting brings together experts, researchers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and institutional representatives to reflect on food, memory, international cooperation, and sustainable development. The event is the first of a broader process that will continue throughout the year with dedicated workshops and initiatives, fostering the exchange of knowledge and strengthening ties between the two shores of the Mediterranean.
The initiative is promoted by IDIAF (Institute for Italy-Africa Dialogue), a research and cultural cooperation centre sponsored by the Fondazione Treccani Cultura, which is committed to creating places for discussion and shared planning between Italy and Africa. The event dedicated to food and gastronomy builds on IDIAF’s existing activities and it is organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Trade Agency.
For more information: https://www.treccani.it/fondazione/iniziative_culturali/geografie-del-gusto-italia-e-africa-tra-culture-e-condivisione.html
