Hello everybody,
I know
I haven’t uploaded anything new for a while, but I do have to admit I’ve been
quite busy lately.
Anyway, in spite of everything, I managed to cut some
time out to talk about something most of you guys have probably heard of as
Expo Milano 2015, this huge event taking place in Milan. I know some may be
wondering, “What does this event have to do with the blog you’re running?” –
completely legitimate question. But that’s quite easy to understand: just go
back to the title to find out the answer yourselves. Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”.
So
nope, this post won’t talk about any specific recipe nor will it be giving
advice or instructions on how to deal with problems that may arise in the
kitchen. On the contrary, today’s post will be entirely dedicated to the topic
I mentioned before, which means it will somehow differ from those I’ve
published so far. The reason I came up with this idea is that Expo 2015 is
probably the largest exhibition area that is actually celebrating food itself, considering
it more like a “mirror” reflecting those nuances linked with different countries
and cultures rather than a simple good.
During
the five-month period the event will be held, most of the pavilions will indeed
present themes related to the way food and eating are interpreted by the 145
countries involved in the project. Among the great number of themes, particular
attention will be given to some important global issues, such as famine and
agricultural development in rural areas. In fact, the aim of the event is first
and foremost that of ensuring people worldwide the right to food, which is at
the top of the agenda of many governments and organizations operating all over
the world and represents a real challenge.
One of
the major features of Expo 2015 is its innovative structure, a giant exhibition
site covering one million square meters. Such a big space means the possibility
for the participating countries to showcase their products and most important
findings related to the themes presented during the event.
Furthermore,
about 150 restaurants, bars, food & beverage corners, kiosks and street
food stations will be operating throughout the entire event, which means Expo
will somehow resemble one big restaurant. Eataly, Slowfood and Ferrarini are
just some of the most-known brands involved in the project; they will offer a
unique and varied selection of fine cuisine, allowing visitors to get to know
more about the different traditions and cultures of people across the world.
During the event,
as many as 20 million visitors are expected to visit Expo 2015, and rarely has the
city of Milan, and its hinterland, had the chance to play such an important
role in the past.
The event will,
thus, represent a big opportunity for Italy and its people, and for all the countries
participating in it. Expo will be neither a local fair nor a national
exhibition. On the contrary, Expo will be an international event gathering
millions of people from different countries with different habits but bound
together by a common goal: taking a stand in the fight against food poverty.
Besides
the fact that the 2015 edition will offer its visitors the possibility to
explore the exhibition area in a very innovative and interactive way, so that
everyone can be actively involved in the tour (from kids to adults ), of great
importance are both the structure and materials used for the pavilions and
clusters. The rule to be respected was that materials had to be environmentally-friendly
and green elements had to be used.
In the
end, I think Expo should be considered as an important occasion to increase
global awareness both on how important food is within our society and how often
we actually waste large quantities of food.
Should you happen either to read this post
or be in Milan during the event, I personally advise you get more info about Expo
2015, and consider the possibility of buying a ticket and take on this journey that
combines both the pleasure of savoring gastronomic delicacies of different
countries and the opportunity to have a general overview of some important
issues.
Stefano.
P.s: Click on here to visit the official link of Expo Milano 2015.
