An objective in mind: to advance in a collaborative, creative and local economy model, based on traditional and innovative Mediterranean food, characteristic of Dénia and the Marina Alta. With this purpose, the second candidacy of Dénia has been presented to Creative City of Gastronomy UNESCO, A project that this time gives more prominence to local products and gastronomic identity of a region, the Marina Alta.
Mayor and Councilor for Tourism, Vicent GrimaltPresented on Friday this new project that was sent electronically on Monday July 13 and defend at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris on Monday July 20. To Grimalt, this project started by the previous government team noted for its "transversality and regional spirit"And the main novelty is the inclusion of the region and its identity in the application.
Dénia's bid to Creative City of Gastronomy UNESCO has counted again with the support of the business sector in the region. Cristina Sellés, president of Aehtma and spokesperson for the tourism sector, highlighted in the presentation that the union between Dénia and Marina Alta "is essential" for this application, a proposal that "more than meets the requirements to be the ninth Creative City of Gastronomy in the world".
Sellés considers that this recognition will involve the consolidation and enhancement of the Marina Alta, a region that lives mainly on tourism and has shown that dining experiences are more attractive for our guests.
The president of Aehtma wanted to emphasize that the work done will not fall on deaf ears in case of not getting the denomination, because thanks to this project has established a road map that has joined the tourism sector and public administrations throughout the region .
In the presentation was attended by the regional secretary of the Valencia Region Tourist Board, Francesc Colomer, who wanted to publicly show their support for the candidacy, one "collective work that represents a project of prestige and reputation"
This is Dénia's candidacy for the Creative City of Gastronomy of UNESCO: Dénia & Marina Alta #Tasting Life
Over the past six months, a writing team has collected information and details about the peculiarities of culture, gastronomy and products of Denia and Marina Alta, with the help of a group of experts from across the region. That work has been overseen by a committee composed of representatives of the social, political, professional and business of Denia and the district advisory council, and the result has been Dénia & Marina Alta #Tasting Life.
The application is based on three pillars: land, sea and rice. Earth seeks to recover abandoned agricultural land with the aim of rescuing the landscape and agricultural production with actions such as the creation of more urban gardens or the implementation of a land bank.
Sea will seek to promote the consumption of non-commercial species and other exit related to traditional and sustainable fishing will be taken; and finally it plans to introduce rice species 'dreamboat' in the food distribution chain, largely thanks to the contribution Evarist Miralles chef team member editor candidacy some time investigating the Invat.tur culinary interest of this rice variety.
The project also contemplates the development of an international initiative. In this case, and given the good relationship of the Fundació Baleà ria with the city of Tangier, the project aims Open Africa, Which aims to recognize and contrast the gastronomic comprehensive system of both cities and establish bridges including cultural and gastronomic exchange.
Decalogue Dénia - Local Food Ecosystem
- Our region as creative and innovative laboratory. A cluster related to gastronomy and food culture industries.
- More governance and participation of the community? protection of our biodiversity
- sustainable growth (social, economic and environmental benefits) of our community based on our traditional agriculture and fishing.
- New opportunities and new ventures for a local economy based on the development of our food and restaurant industry.
- Public Private Partnerships: new partnerships for the new challenges of sustainable urban development.
- Healthier EatingLinked to local products, and respectful of the environment
- Una creative and imaginative cuisine understood as an expression of identity of our territory and landscape.
- Custody of traditional agricultural and fisheries knowledge, Authentic reserves of knowledge for our future.
- Reconnect people with the origin of food, looking for positive changes in attitude in the behavior of all actors (consumers, schools, chefs, citizens ...).
- Improved quality of life citizenship of Denia and the Marina Alta. Prosperity, respect for diversity and intercultural dialogue.
