Internazionali BNL d'Italia: evening celebrating Italian cuisine as UNESCO heritage

During the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome an evening was dedicated to Italian cuisine, recognized as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. The initiative highlighted gastronomy's role in national identity and the connection between traditions, local territories and the quality of agri-food products.

The event, promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests together with ISMEA, aimed to spotlight the narrative that led to the UNESCO recognition and to promote Italy's culinary excellences.

• Four media figures and one chef were awarded for contributing to the dissemination of Italian food culture.
• Emphasis on the relationship between traditional recipes, local productions and sustainable supply chains.
• Discussion moments targeted at professionals and the public to explain the cultural and economic value of culinary heritage.

For visitors to the tournament and those interested in UNESCO sites, the evening provided practical insights into how Italian cuisine is intertwined with landscapes, local products and the communities preserving gastronomic traditions.

When and where: the initiative took place within the framework of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.