Messina replied enthusiastically to the national appointment “Sunday lunch”, promoted by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests, with the support of the ANCI. Sunday 21 September, at noon in point, Piazza Unione European has turned into a large open -air table, animated by flavors, perfumes and colors that have told the gastronomic identity of the territory and its contribution to Italian culture.
The initiative, part of the path that sees Italy candidate for the registration of Italian cuisine in the UNESCO immaterial heritage list – expected on December 10th in New Delhi – saw the participation of hundreds of citizens, visitors and operators in the sector.
The protagonists of the day were the chefs, restaurateurs and the historical trattorias of the city, who proposed typical dishes and local products, from traditional pasta to the desserts of the Messina pastry. The tables, decorated with the colors of the tricolor, symbolized the unity and strength of the “country system”, while the official logo of Italian cuisine, made by the boys of the art school of the state polygraphic medal, granted the seal of the event.
The event took part in the event, personalities of culture and food and wine scholars, who underlined the value of food not only as nourishment, but as a heritage to be preserved and transmitted.
The day ended between applause and moments of conviviality, confirming the importance of events capable of uniting institutions, communities and citizens around the shared value of the Italian table. A success that strengthens the wait for the international event in December, when UNESCO will be called to officially recognize Italian cuisine as an immaterial heritage of humanity.