Qatif: 6,000 visitors and 8,600 dishes at the end of the food festival

I dropped Culinary Arts Authority The curtain falls on the activities of the Popular Food Festival in Qatif, which was hosted by the Al-Rams project in the center of Awamiyah, after ten days of cultural activity that attracted more than 6,000 visitors, providing an integrated sensory experience that combined the authenticity of the food heritage and the creativity of modern cooking, recording the presentation of more than 8,600 local dishes and drinks, with the aim of consolidating the culinary culture as a basic pillar of national identity and supporting young Saudi talents.

And it succeeded. Festival, in converting Al-Rams project to A vibrant tourist and cultural destination, with six specialized pavilions focused on highlighting the rich diversity of Saudi cuisine. The participating pavilions offered visitors more than 8,600 types of food and drinks, prepared with great care using the crops and products of the Kingdom’s land, to enhance the concept of local food sustainability.

Diverse shows and events

The festival grounds witnessed 5 live cooking shows, where an elite group of Saudi chefs demonstrated their skills in preparing popular dishes in front of the public, presenting an innovative fusion between traditional methods and contemporary presentation methods.

The events were distinguished by their diversity to include all family members, through a special pavilion for children, and interactive tasting corners that allowed visitors to embark on an exploratory journey of the flavors of the past with the spirit of the present.

The visitors concluded their tours with innovative beverage experiences extracted from Saudi crops, which added a modern dimension to the festival and raised From the level of the comprehensive gastronomic experience for the attendees.

Preserving the food heritage

This large turnout confirms the success of the Culinary Arts Authority’s strategy in preserving the food heritage, and presenting it as a cultural and tourism product that competes globally, while preserving its authenticity and historical roots.

The festival focused primarily on highlighting national talent, giving Saudi chefs a real platform to gain experience and develop their skills to be future leaders in the culinary sector. Through these initiatives, the Authority seeks to create a capable generation of chefs, capable of competing in local and international forums, ensuring the sustainability of the sector and passing on the food heritage to future generations.

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