The Slow Food Buzău Community is pleased to announce the organization of the “Slow Food Romania Conference”, which will take place on May 24 at the “I.C. Brătianu” Museum Centre in Buzău. The conference brings together for the first time in Buzău the Slow Food communities in Romania as well as artisanal food enthusiasts from all over the country.
In addition to the conference, the Slow Food Buzău Community invites you on May 25 and 26 to the “Craftsmen’s Market”, in the village of Berca, at the entrance to the UNESCO International Geopark “Buzau County”, to the fourth edition of the fair of artisan producers.
We invite you to authentically explore flavour, tradition and sustainability. The four-day event, from 24-26 May, is a unique opportunity for both seasoned enthusiasts of the international Slow Food movement and newcomers curious about artisanal production to meet, share experiences and learn about new food concepts.
The programme is attractively designed to stimulate the senses, combining talks on organic and artisan food and drink with Slow Travel philosophy and UNESCO Geopark explorations.
This event is a fitting culmination of the Slow Food movement, an international initiative dedicated to preserving good food practices while advocating for good, clean and fair food for all.
Overview (24-25 May 2024)
| Date/ Time | Programme | Location |
| Friday, 24 May 10.00-16.30 | Slow Food Romania Conference | I.C. Brătianu Museum Centre, Buzău |
| Saturday, 25 May Sunday, 26 May | Artisans Market – Slow Food & Gourmet Hub Buzău | Berca/ Moara Veche Inn |
| Saturday, 25 May Sunday, 26 May | Tourist program and guided tours – UNESCO Geopark Ținutul Buzăului and other destinations | Cloudy Volcanoes, Berca Fortress, Cândești Mansion, Bradu Fortress and more E-bike tours |
Slow Food Romania Conference – Program
Location. Nicolae Bălcescu nr.48, Buzău (city)
Date/Time: Friday, 24 May 2024, 10.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Cost of participation: 120 Lei (Tickets online)
Programme
| 9.30- 10.00 | Check-in |
| 10.00 | Welcome speech – Thorsten Kirschner- Founder/ Speaker Slow Food Buzău – Petre Emanoil Neagu – President of Buzău County Council – Constantin Toma – Mayor of Buzău Municipality – Slow Food International Representative |
| 10.30 | Panel 1 : Production and promotion of artisanal and organic food and beverages – Opportunities for entrepreneurs and local community development |
| 12.15 | Panel 2: Slow Food as a promoter of local tourism development – Best practices from Romania and abroad |
| 14.00 | Lunch Break – Tasting of products from the Slow Food Buzău community – Exhibition presenting the UNESCO Buzau County Geopark and products from the area |
| 14.45-16.30 | Panel 3: Farm-to-table & others – New cooperation approaches between small farmers, guesthouses and restaurants for a diversified culinary offer |
Artisans Market – Slow Food & Gourmet Hub Buzău
Location. Calea Șoimului 282/ corner with Valea Lupului Street, Berca
Date/Time: Saturday/Sunday, 25/26 May 2024, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Entry: free of charge/no participation fee
Programme (preliminary)
| 10.00-18.00 | Slow Food Fair – with producers from Buzau / Muntenia area Special corner for Slow Food communities in Romania Arts & Crafts Corner Gourmet Street Food Slow Food Education Exhibition Exhibition with ii – Bisocean Heritage |
| 13.00 | Live cooking show |
| 11.00-17.00 | Educational-creative workshops for children (creation, painting, sensorial) Interactive pottery workshop (representative of the Aluniș Art Centre) |
| 15.00 | Live music |
