Indulge Yourself At Perugia s Famous Eurochocolate Festival
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Indulge Yourself at Perugia's Renowned Eurochocolate Festival
Discover the Ultimate Chocolate Experience
Perugia's Eurochocolate Festival is Europe's most celebrated chocolate event, attracting chocoholics from around the globe. In Umbria and Italy, chocolate is a booming industry, with annual sales reaching 350 million euros. In the past decade, chocolate consumption has doubled, climbing from two to four kilos per person annually?"and it's still on the rise!
This Year's Theme: ChocolAge
From October 13-21, 2007, this year's festival, themed "ChocolAge," promises a delightful blend of commercial, educational, and cultural activities. For nine indulgent days, Perugia transforms into a chocolate lover's paradise, offering visitors a taste of famous Umbrian hospitality.
A Chocoholic's Dream Come True
Each year, over a million chocolate enthusiasts visit Perugia to savor sweet delights from across Europe. Witness the impressive art of chocolate sculpting in Piazza IV Novembre, where enormous blocks of dark chocolate are carved into stunning creations. Guided city tours, exhibitions, live demonstrations, and generous tastings await, featuring chocolates from Vietnam, Cuba, Bolivia, and Papua New Guinea.
Shopping and More
For those who love to shop, the city's promenades are lined with over 700 vendors offering an incredible range of chocolate-infused treats?"pasta, salami, liquors, cheeses, and a vast array of desserts, pastries, and candies.
Cultural and Educational Activities
Throughout the festival, Perugia hosts a variety of educational and cultural events, including cooking classes, banquets, chocolate theatre, and a culinary competition featuring top chefs. The highly anticipated Eurochocolate Awards are a highlight. Engaging seminars and talks enhance your knowledge of chocolate's nutritional benefits.
Fair Trade and Sustainability
Participate in lively forums discussing cocoa production as a sustainable industry for developing nations. A dedicated area showcases certified Fair Trade cocoa products, produced with respect for workers’ rights and the environment. Many Italian artisan chocolate makers use this certified cocoa.
Explore and Relax
After indulging, enjoy the city's excellent tennis courts, or explore Perugia's stunning architecture, such as the Renaissance-era Rocca Paolina Fortress, the Priori Palace, and beautiful churches like Duomo San Lorenzo and Basilica of San Domenico. For adventure seekers, the nearby hills offer climbing, trekking, rafting, canoeing, and kayaking.
Pamper Yourself
If relaxation is more your style, try cocoa-infused aromatherapy sessions and chocolate facemasks. The festival also highlights the latest in chocolate beauty treatments?"some offered for free. It's a perfect way to conclude nine days celebrating the 'food of the gods.'
Visit Perugia
Perugia, the capital of Umbria, known as the 'green heart of Italy,' boasts a rich landscape of medieval towns and hilltop villages. Just 175 km from Rome and 150 km from Florence, it’s easily accessible by road and train. Inexpensive flights are also available from both cities. Car rentals at the airport and train station are recommended, but book in advance due to the festival's popularity.
Experience the magic of Perugia's Eurochocolate Festival?"where indulgence meets tradition in the heart of Italy.
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