Image of the ceremony at the National Museum
The 10 regions of Cameroon are proudly showcasing their rich culinary heritage and diversity at the Festival of Flavours, held at the Esplanade of the National Museum in Yaoundé. The festival, officially opened by Minister of State, Minister of Tourism and Leisure Bello Bouba Maigari, aims to present Cameroon to the world as a country with a rich and diverse national culinary heritage.
A Proactive Approach to Culinary Preservation and Promotion
The festival, now in its second edition, is anchored by renowned Cameroonian Chef Marie Thérèse Atedzoe Owona, President of CRESPAC. The 2024 edition, held under the theme “Gastronomy and Intellectual Property”, highlights the importance of preserving and promoting Cameroon’s culinary patrimony.
Minister Bello Bouba and other stakeholders
Showcasing Local Cuisine and Products
Chefs and entrepreneurs from across Cameroon are showcasing their ‘Made in Cameroon’ products, promoting local cuisine and supporting import substitution to boost the national economy. Each region will display two dishes, representing their cultural diversities, with Ndole, a revered Cameroonian dish from the Littoral Region, standing out as the main dish of the festival.
Ndole: A Flagship Dish
Ndole, one of the 14 Cameroonian meals identified by the World Intellectual Property Organisation for effective intellectual property protection, will anchor the 2024 edition of the festival
The Swiss Confederation will be the country of honour at the 2024 Festival of Flavours of Cameroon and the World, promoting Cameroonian dishes globally.
Tanjong Levis Agbor
