Eurochocolate 2022, happy in a second. At the Umbriafiere center in Bastia Umbra the sweetest event there is is underway. The most famous chocolate fair in the world runs until 23 October and is divided into three thematic areas: chocolate experience, chocolate show and funny chocolate. The 28th edition of Eurochocolate was inaugurated by the patron Eugenio Guarducci, who spoke together with the mayor of Bastia Umbra Paola Lungarotti, the ambassador of Mexico in Italy Carlos Garcia de Alba.
And to the secretary of Tourism of Tabasco, José Antonio Nieves Rodriguez. The exhibition center can be reached from the train station with a walk of about 15 minutes. It should also be noted that the Trenitalia Regional (FS Italiane Group) is theofficial green carrier of Eurochocolate.
Eurochocolate 2022
The claim of the 28th edition is "Happy in a second". It is an unmissable event for all gourmands and chocolate lovers. They are present at the exhibition center over 6 thousand Italian and international products presented by more than 100 signatures of confectionery, artisan and industrial sector. 11 cocoa producing countries arrive from abroad; among these the Mexico, present with the State of Tabasco, guest of honor of Eurochocolate 2022. The event, which attracts thousands of visitors every year, was born in 1994.
It is no coincidence that it always takes place in October because this is the month in which companies intensively resume the production of chocolate, after the summer break. The 2022 edition of Eurochocolate boasts the patronage of: Umbria Region, Province of Perugia, Municipality of Perugia, Municipality of Bastia Umbra and Perugia Chamber of Commerce. In addition to the partnership with Trenitalia. The railway company has in fact arranged particular concessions for those who give everything the boot, they will take the train to participate in the delicious event.
Thematic areas
In Chocolate experience among the many nations present with dedicated organizations and companies, there are also several Latin American countries. In fact it is from here that the cocoa beans left for the first time towards old Europe. Mexico has set up both educational and fun activities that illustrate the entire chocolate supply chain. Complete with a scale reproduction of the fascinating Chichén Itzá temple.
During the two weekends of the festival you can admire the chocolate sculptures made by live artists and stages dedicated to showcooking with chefs and pastry chefs, special meetings dedicated to taste and health. And, again, combinations of chocolate and brandy, as well as the unusual trait d'union with astrology thanks to the Blackbeard Foundation. The Chocolate Show instead it hosts the products for sale. One area in particular is dedicated to products of Italian excellence, such as Piedmontese gianduiotto and Modica chocolate.
Instead in the Funny Chocolate section there will be the usual activities that have amused the public so much in past editions, first and foremost the Choco Climbing, or rather climbing on a maxi chocolate bar. There will also be many activities specifically aimed at children and a space dedicated to dogs and their human companions. There will be street art that will come to life thanks to an actor who plays a character inspired by Willy Wonka. Visitors to Eurochocolate 2022 can freely participate in the various scheduled initiatives. Reservations are required for some of them only, tickets can be purchased online on the event website or inside the exhibition center.
(Images of the Facebook page Eurochocolate 2022)
