The European Region of Gastronomy is a title given every year to one or more cities or regions in
Europe. The title is awarded by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT).
Kuopio
Kuopio (, ) is a Finnish city and municipality located in the region of Northern Savonia. It has a population of , which makes it the most populous municipality in Finland. Along with Joensuu, Kuopio is one of the major urban, economic, and c ...
, a city in eastern
Finland
Finland ( fi, Suomi ; sv, Finland ), officially the Republic of Finland (; ), is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It shares land borders with Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bot ...
, is the title holder for the year 2020.
Goals
The goal of the project is to contribute to the better quality of life by:
* raising awareness about the importance of cultural and food uniqueness
* stimulating creativity and
gastronomic
Gastronomy is the study of the relationship between food and culture, the art of preparing and serving rich or delicate and appetizing food, the cooking styles of particular regions, and the science of good eating. One who is well versed in gastr ...
innovation
* educating for better nutrition
* improving
sustainable tourism
Sustainable tourism is a concept that covers the complete tourism experience, including concern for economic, social and environmental issues as well as attention to improving tourists' experiences and addressing the needs of host communities. Su ...
standards
* highlighting distinctive food cultures
* strengthening community well-being
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List of European Regions of Gastronomy
See also
* European Capital of Culture
* European Youth Capital
*European Green Capital Award
The European Green Capital Award is an award for a European city based on its environmental record. The award was launched on 22 May 2008 and the first award was given to Stockholm for the year 2010. The European Commission has long recognised ...
References
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European arts awards
Gastronomy in Europe