North Savo and Kuopio is Europe's Tastiest Region in 2020-21
The internationally esteemed European Region of Gastronomy Award is given to one or more regions each year. The Award is the first of its kind in Finland, of which North Savo can be justly proud. When the Award was given to North Savo, one of the reasons was that the region has been a closely guarded secret and it's high time it was revealed to others!
In the context of the ERG Award, the culinary tourism and high-quality foods and services of North Savo will be put in the spotlight both nationally and internationally. European Region of Gastronomy status can be compared to the better known City of Culture title, the difference being that besides developing a broad range of culture, the Award promotes events, agriculture, training and entrepreneurship around the theme of gastronomy and food. Kuopio and the province of North Savo European Region of Gastronomy status is being celebrated in 2020-2021.
European Region of Gastronomy status can be compared to the better known City of Culture title, the difference being that besides developing a broad range of culture, the Award promotes events, agriculture, training and entrepreneurship around the theme of gastronomy and food. The Award is a step towards North Savo becoming a nationally and internationally recognised gastronomic region and an attractive culinary tourism destination. The Award has been given by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Art and Tourism (IGCAT) since 2016.
Living According to Nature's Rhythm
The central theme of this year's programme is foraging – living according to nature's rhythm. Finland's pure nature, midnight sun, high-quality natural ingredients and everyone's right to roam and pick berries, mushrooms and wild herbs are part of our everyday lives and something we want to share with tourists. We have put together content that combines nature, activities, good food and accommodation.
Our partners have collaborated to produce a programme for 2020-2021, including food events, rural markets, events combining food and culture, pop-up restaurants in interesting settings, excursions and cultural heritage. Our partner restaurants use ingredients from local producers and adapt Finnish culinary traditions to the present with professional skill.
The region's best food and kitchen gifts are available from selected outlets during 2020. Europe's first Local Food Gift Challenge will be held in the opening week in September 2020, when Europe's best food and kitchen gifts will be chosen.
More info
www.tastesavo.fi Social media: @tastesavo #tastesavo
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2018/04/20
How Finnish food connects culture and nature
When was the last time the chef in a restaurant told you he himself had picked the herbs you were just eating in the forest that morning? -
2018/04/18
Minna Murtonen, an entrepreneur and a nature lover
”The cornerstone of everything is responsibility: being our guest you meet entrepreneurs at the accommodation and otherwise get to know the local people, tastes, and habits.” -
2018/04/18
Our Guide Susanna Hotari
…It is my way bringing beauty, joy and boldness into my own life and the lives around me.