2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao
The '2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao', organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), will be staged at Roman Amphitheatre Square and Legend Boulevard of Macau Fisherman's Wharf from 11 to 20 July. Themed as 'Spices and herbs', the Fest will bring together 34 UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy from 21 countries across six continents for a vibrant offering of global cuisines, culinary showcase and gastronomy forum as three major highlights. The ten-day event will manifest a splendid feast of international gastronomic cultures, weaving together tourism, gastronomy and culture in pursuit of preservation and innovation. It will showcase Macao's unique fascinations as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy to the world as an impactful platform.
Gather Creative Cities of Gastronomy from 21 countries on six continents
MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes highlighted the Fest's remarkable lineup of participating countries and cities this year, which unleashes Macao's strengths as an international exchange platform. To date, 34 UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy from 21 countries across six continents, seven Creative Cities of other fields and two candidate cities from the Mainland, along with two Culture Cities of East Asia 2025 are committed to joining different event highlights.
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