Cultural and Culinary Experience Program
The Culinary Heritage of Europe – From Ancient Times to the Present Times
Venue: A. Deglava 41A , hall, Riga
Time of event: 07/11/2024 from 13:00 till 17:00
Moderator: Toms Prāmnieks
AEHT Riga Short Experience Program: “Cultural and Culinary Experience – The Culinary Heritage of Europe” 🇪🇺🍽️
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming AEHT Riga Short Experience Program, an immersive journey into Europe’s rich culinary heritage! The program, titled “Cultural and Culinary Experience: The Culinary Heritage of Europe – From Ancient Times to the Present”, will take place in Riga from 6th to 9th November 2024.
This unique program offers participants the opportunity to explore the evolution of European cuisine through hands-on experiences, engaging workshops, and cultural insights. Whether you’re a professional in the hospitality industry or simply passionate about culinary traditions, this program promises to be an enriching and enjoyable experience for all.
Key Details:
- Program Dates: 6th – 9th November 2024
- Arrival Day: 6th November 2024
- Departure Day: 9th November 2024
Important Information:
The registration fee covers your participation and accommodation from 6th to 9th November. However, if you plan to arrive in Riga earlier than the 6th, you will need to arrange and cover the cost of additional nights directly with the hotel.
We look forward to welcoming you to Riga and embarking on this fascinating exploration of Europe’s culinary heritage together!
For any further questions or clarification, feel free to contact us. See you in November for an unforgettable cultural and culinary experience!
13:00 – 13:15
Welcome from Suitu vīri
The “Suitu vīri” (Suiti Men) are a traditional male singing group from the Suiti cultural region in Latvia, which is located in the western part of the country, particularly in and around the town of Alsunga. The Suiti community is known for its rich cultural heritage, especially its unique folk music traditions.
13:15 – 13:45
European Culinary Heritage Network
Niclas Fjellström
The European Culinary Heritage Network has been operating for 17 years and gathering 44 European regions, which include almost one and a half thousand participants: companies, cooks, home producers, associations, technical schools, cafes.
13:45 – 14:15
Culinary Heritage Centres of Latvia
Armanda Auziņa
Four culinary heritage centres have been established in Latvia: Latgale Culinary Heritage Centre, Zemgale Culinary Heritage Centre, Kurzeme Culinary Heritage Centre, Vidzeme Culinary Heritage Centre.
14:15 – 14:30
Performance from family Mangulis
14:30 – 15:15
Aizpute Wines – Passion in a Bottle
Mārtiņš Sants
Respecting the past, going against the fast-growing global pace and industrialization, wines fermented only from fruits and berries grown in the Kurzeme region of Latvia are slowly and carefully made in the wine cellars of Aizpute. Every process, from the moment each berry is grown and picked, until the bottle is placed on the wine rack, is handmade. Aizpute wines – with a passion for perfection and new discoveries, always remaining faithful to the traditional methods of making drinks.
15:15 – 15:30
Comfort break. Questions and discussions
15:30 – 16:00
European Protected Products
The scheme of guaranteed traditional characteristics, protected geographical indications and protected designations of origin operates in the European Union, the aim of which is to promote the production of quality local products and to help producers to inform the public about the special quality of products related to the geographical area or traditional origin.
16:00 – 17:00
European protected – Latvia’s special products. Degustation
Rucavas sievas & Ogres tehnikums
Getting to know Latvia’s special products, which are included in the EU Protected Products Register, and invites you to enjoy the taste of Europe.
Six unique Latvian products have been registered in the registers of protected product names in the EU – Sklandrausis, Salted rye bread and Jāņu cheese; registration of protected designations of origin – Latvian large gray peas; and registration of protected indications of geographical origin – Carnikava lamprey and Rucavas white butter.
