From May 16 to 18, the consumption of 100% Colombian rice, its history, flavor and tradition will be promoted; A celebration to boost traditional gastronomy, local economy and the rice guild.
The Institute for Social Economy – IPES, in alliance with national Rice FederationFedearroz, leads the first time the ‘Rice Festival’, An event that will take the capital, in order to promote the social economy, generate commercialization opportunities for chefs and cooks of the market district places and exalt the contribution of rice producers to the economic and social development of Bogotá.
The event, which is part of the IPES strategy to strengthen the local economy and boost traditional gastronomy, will offer citizens an experience full of flavor, tradition, innovation and fusion. For three days, the rice will be the protagonist at a gastronomic festival that will include cultural activities, entrepreneurship samples, artistic presentations and training spaces and demonstrations of the diverse and exquisite preparations of traditional Japanese cuisine.
This festival has the support of international cooperation, through the Japan embassy and other district entities such as the Gilberto Álzate Avendaño Foundation, (Fuga), Idartes, Ministry of Culture; There are also contributions from private sector companies such as Vanti, through their gastronomy program to move forward. In addition, it will be marketed in a container so that it can be taken home and can be reusable to contribute to the minimization of the environmental impact generated by single -use plastics.
To motivate the creativity and innovation of the capitalists in their ways of preparing rice, within the framework of ‘Rice Festival’, the Japan embassy y In Fedee They have developed specialized gastronomic workshops at the Innovation Center Gastronomic of the Mercado District Plaza Twelve October, with the participation of chefs and cooks of the market district squares. This gastronomic party will bring together chefs, producers, influencers and kitchen lovers around the national rice culture, with more than 90 participants between chefs and cooks, gastronomic establishments and grocery stores of the market district squares, in addition to the private squares of Paloquemao and the flowers, who will look with various preparations so that the rice is highlighted as the rice major. Visitors can taste a varied offer and buy Colombian rice at a very good price.
“The rice festival is not only an opportunity to strengthen social economy, but also to honor a tradition deeply rooted in our food culture. Rice is identity, history, innovation and collective work”Said IPES director, Wilfredo Grajales Rosas.
-For his part, Rafael Hernández, president of Fedearroz, stressed the importance of the ‘Rice Festival’, highlighting its impact on the rural economy, and national food security and the strengthening of national identity.
Tribute to rice tradition
Within the framework of this celebration, tribute is also paid to the country’s rice tradition. Colombia has a long history in the production and marketing of rice, which dates back to the 18th century. This tradition was strengthened with the creation of the National Federation of Riceros, Fedearroz, in 1947, an union that has played a fundamental role in the development of the national rice sector, supporting producers, promoting agricultural innovation and guaranteeing the quality of Colombian rice that is now part of the table of millions of homes.
The IPES reiterates its commitment to the integration of the living and living, local entrepreneurs, in the development processes of the city. Through events such as this, and other initiatives such as fairs, innovation and training contests, the entity continues to promote a more inclusive and sustainable economic model.
Figures that speak
- In Bogotá, approximately 1,000 tons of rice, (Fedearroz) are consumed.
- National per capita consumption is 46 kg a year, and in Bogotá 44 kgaccording to the National Survey of Quality of Life (ECV) 2023 of the DANE and Fedearroz.
- Rice is one of the most versatile, healthy and surrounding foods in Colombian cuisine.
We are waiting for you on May 16 and 18 at the Rice Festival!
Colombian rice: flavor, aroma and unique texture.
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Institute for Social Economics – Ipes
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