Date: December 20, 2025
Location: El Picante, OCHIAZ 13 Rue du Lavoir, 01200 Valserhône
Entry: Free
Discover the flavors, aromas, and culinary traditions of Latin America at our Latin American Culinary Day. This immersive event offers participants the chance to learn, taste, and celebrate Latin American cuisine through interactive workshops, cooking demonstrations, and cultural storytelling.
The program begins at 11:00 AM with a hands-on cooking workshop, where participants learn to prepare traditional dishes from countries such as Mexico, Brazil, Peru, and Argentina. Instructors demonstrate techniques, explain ingredients, and provide cultural context for each recipe. Attendees actively participate, chopping, mixing, and cooking while learning the significance of each dish.
At 1:00 PM, the focus shifts to culinary storytelling, with presentations about the history and traditions behind key ingredients, recipes, and regional specialties. Participants gain insight into how food connects communities, reflects local culture, and carries historical significance.
From 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, attendees enjoy a tasting session, sampling a variety of prepared dishes. This tasting includes discussion about flavor profiles, cooking methods, and cultural traditions. Participants are encouraged to ask questions, share experiences, and engage in dialogue about culinary heritage.
The afternoon concludes with a community cooking challenge, where participants collaborate in small groups to create dishes using traditional ingredients. This interactive session emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and cultural learning, fostering social interaction and engagement.
Latin American Culinary Day is designed to be educational, interactive, and accessible to all ages. Participants leave with practical cooking skills, deeper cultural knowledge, and a greater appreciation for Latin American culinary traditions.
By combining hands-on learning, cultural storytelling, and community engagement, this event highlights the role of food as a cultural connector and an educational tool, embodying the mission and values of El Picante.
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