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The Problem with "Food Porn" Tourism

The Problem with "Food Porn" Tourism
23 April 2014

We’ve all seen them. The waiter plops a gorgeous plate of sumptuous food on the table but, rather than taking out a fork and knife to tuck in...

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Meet a couple who are saving cultural heritage, and lives, in the Middle East

Meet a couple who are saving cultural heritage, and lives, in the Middle East
23 April 2014

This is a story about two modern-day ”monuments people” and their extraordinary efforts to chart and preserve the cultural heritage of...

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THE ROLE OF CREATION IN TIMES OF TURBULENCE

THE ROLE OF CREATION IN TIMES OF TURBULENCE
23 April 2014

Debate organized by BOZAR and Culture Action Europe Taking the exhibition “No country for young men” as starting point, this debate presented by...

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UNESCO: International Fund for Cultural Diversity: Fifth Call for Funding Requests

18 April 2014

The International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) has launched its fifth call for funding requests for projects. The IFCD provides support to...

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What is your Slow Food Story?

What is your Slow Food Story?
17 April 2014

Slow Food’s mission is “good, clean and fair food for all,” and of course, that means a focus on local, sustainable and ethical food. But part of...

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6th World Summit presentations now available online

6th World Summit presentations now available online
16 April 2014

See presentations, videos and images of the 6th World Summit on Arts and Culture held in Chile, January 2014

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Call for Papers: Social Theory, Politics and the Arts Conference, Ottawa

16 April 2014

For its 40th anniversary, the Social Theory, Politics and the Arts Conference will be hosted at the School of Political Studies of the University...

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Plea for greater equity of treatment of the Caribbean region in UNESCO’s structure, programme and financial operations

16 April 2014

ART-idea’s associate, Dr Kris Rampersad, Trinidad and Tobago Representative on the UNESCO Executive Board for the 2013 to 2017 term, will...

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New Challenges for the Arts: Is it just about money?

16 April 2014

22nd ENCATC Annual Conference “New Challenges for the Arts: Is it just about money?” will take place 17-19 SEPT 2014, in Brno, Czech...

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China's red wine record: a lucky challenge

China's red wine record: a lucky challenge
16 April 2014

Who is the biggest consumer of red wine in the world? The Chinese. One glass at a time, the Asian giant made an historic step, outdoing France...

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Southeast Asian cooking class 101: Thailand

Southeast Asian cooking class 101: Thailand
16 April 2014

A journey through Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam in search of the best cooking classes and culinary advice from chefs and grandmothers alike: in...

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Eating Green in Greenland

Eating Green in Greenland
16 April 2014

The Arctic diet is certainly under great scrutiny these days! Comedian Ellen DeGeneres is funding anti-seal hunting organizations, President...

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Joan Roca

Joan Roca is founder and head chef of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant El Celler de Can Roca and was named World Best Chef in 2017 and 2018.

FOOD FILM MENU

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Robert Oliver

Robert Oliver is founder of television media-led movement “Pacific Island Food Revolution” promoting local and healthy eating in the South Pacific.

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Ana Roš

Ana Roš is head chef and co-owner of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant Hiša Franko and was named World Best Female Chef in 2017.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Ramon Sentmartí

Consultant in the Agri-Food sector and former Managing Director at PRODECA, Ramon is currently part of IGCAT Executive Board.

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Robert Palmer

Expert consultant in the cultural sector and former Director of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage at the Council of Europe.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Blanca Cros i Moll

Expert in tourism and Head of European Programmes & International Relations at the Catalan Tourist Board.

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Francisco de Calheiros

Minho IN aims to create synergies with other areas that share the same views on competitiveness and economic development.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Lluís Serra

Director of EUHT StPOL, the inspiration behind the European Young Chef Award and supporter of the first two editions in Catalonia.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR IN SOUTH AEGEAN 2019

George Hatzimarkos

Governor of South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 and a strong supporter of local culinary and cultural heritage.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR

Votausi Mackenzie-Reur

Chairlady of Regenerative Vanua with over 30 years experience in empowering and inspiring local communities in Vanuatu to make good food choices.

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