As a global foodie, the world is but a grazing menu. Food is celebrated not only at home, neighborhood, or city, but all around the world. So let’s embark on a gastronomic adventure and explore world food events, be they once in a lifetime pilgrimages or during opportunistic moments abroad. This list is but a sample of what’s out there for you to taste, savor, buy, and discuss. For those lucky enough to attend, let us know how it was! And for everyone else, let’s celebrate jealously at home.
1) Le Marche Aux Fruit Rouges, Noyon, Northern France [July 4, 2010]
On the first Sunday of each July, farmers from the city of Noyon gather at the market to sell all things round, red, and fruity! Since 1883, the opening bell marked the beginning of the celebration where vendors would showcase their fruits: strawberries, gooseberries, raspberries, black currents, and cherries just to name a few. You’ll also find local artisans selling their goods, from jams, sauces, and syrups, all the way to beers and ice cream, all made with, you guessed it, red round fruits. [Click here for details, if you can read French!]
2) Shediac Lobster Festival, Shediac, Canada [July 7 - 11, 2010]
As the lobster capital of the world and home of “the world’s largest lobster”, the township of Shediac in New Brunswick Canada has big claims to fulfill! From lobster rolls to whole boiled lobsters with all the trimmings, this feast is enjoyed inside giant lobster trap tent. Fun for kids and family, the Mr. Lobster Festival mascot will have them jumping in joy or running away in agonizing fear. If you’re up to it, there’s also a lobster eating contest which happens daily where 3 whole lobsters must be consumed with the best tools ever conceived: your bear hands only. [Click here for details]
3) Singapore Food Festival [July 16 – 25, 2010]
Oh my god…. This food event is mandatory! The month-long Singapore Food Festival explores Singapore’s diverse culinary culture, this year focusing on different Singaporean Chinese dialects. Some of you have heard of Mandarin or Cantonese. What about Hakka, Hokian or Teochew? These are a few among dozens of Chinese dialects, many of which sound similar or completely different! Ethnic groups consequently have different variations in their culinary practices, resulting in a diverse aromatic explosion! Invariably you’ve heard that Singapore is street food heaven, a place to prostitute your gluttonous obsession, so this is your chance to embark on an unforgettable festive food trail. [Click here for details]
Stay tuned every month for international food events! We’ll also try to cover these global food events in more details!
[Photos courtesy of yoursingapore.com]
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