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José Ballesta: "An intense agenda will be developed, both inside and outside the municipality, whose epicenter will be the Romea Theater, which will house the Official Headquarters of the Spanish Capital of Gastronomy throughout 2020".

The Murcia logo as the Spanish Capital of Gastronomy is an expression of the vitality and energy of Murcian cuisine.

It represents the taste, a sense that will be very present in the set of events that take place in the city from January 1.

The mayor of Murcia, José Ballesta, and the Minister of Tourism, Youth and Sports, Cristina Sánchez, presented today the image and the launch of the project of 'Murcia, Spanish Capital of Gastronomy 2020', in an act that was attended of members of the Spanish Federation of Tourism Journalists and Writers (FEPET), members of the hospitality, tourism and civil society representatives of Murcia.

“Murcia 2020 is the year of the national and international projection of our City Brand through gastronomy.

We are going to show the world what Murcia are capable of doing when we work together, â€�said Mayor José Ballesta.

"The activity will not only take place here, in Murcia, but our cuisine and products from our land will travel to cities such as New York, London or Berlin, being representatives of Spain in the most important international fairs in the world," added the counselor Cristina Sánchez

Murcian gastronomy, under the motto the Huerta de los 1.001 flavors, will have a leading place in different national fairs such as Madrid Fusión, the Gourmet show in Madrid, Fitur or the Barcelona Food Fair;

and international as the Summer Fancy Food of New York, the London Wine Fair, Fruit Logistics (in Berlin) and also the Tourism Fair of the German capital.

The Romea, headquarters of the Capital

José Ballesta said that "an intense agenda will be developed, both inside and outside the municipality, whose headquarters will be located in the Romea theater, although there will also be events in different Murcia squares."

Thus, the space of the cafeteria of Romea will house the Official Headquarters of the Spanish Capital of Gastronomy throughout 2020. It will open its doors next January 10.

This venue will host meetings, workshops, gatherings, presentations, tastings, showcooking, etc.

Ideas forums, sector meetings, meetings etc. will also be held.

to reflect on Murcian cuisine, products, elaborations and its external projection.

Upcoming events

Although the presentation of the first season program will be presented in the coming weeks, today some of the events planned for the first days of the year were advanced.

The year-end bells, held for the second consecutive year from La Glorieta, will be broadcast live through La 7, with a program entitled '2020, a year to eat it', in which the logo of the Capitality on the facade of the City Hall.

A great pyromusical show will take place on January 1: '2020, a year to eat it', on the River Walk at 7pm.

The official mascot of the capital will open the cavalcade of his majesties the Magi.

On the 10th the Romea headquarters will be inaugurated and on Sunday, January 12, the launch event will be held in the Romea square.

Logo

The image of Murcia as the Spanish Capital of Gastronomy is an expression of the vitality and energy that the Region of Murcia is experiencing in recent years, as evidenced by the Michelin stars achieved by Murcian chefs.

The logo represents the taste, a sense that will be very present in the set of events that take place in the city from January 1, and that will be linked to the four seasons: Lemon winter, The eternal spring flowers, Live Summer and autumn with a glass of wine.

Together for an achievement of all Murcia

“We have everything necessary to be a national and international gastronomic reference, but we have to do it together.

Both the regional government and the City Council have the drive and strength of an active, living citizenship of entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs, associations to make this project an achievement for all, �said the mayor.

“In fact, my first performance, just knowing Murcia's designation as Spanish capital of gastronomy was to send a letter to all the mayors of the municipalities of the Region to open the doors of the city, so that this capitality was not even exclusive or exclusive.

So that it belongs to everyone and benefits everyone â€�, recalled José Ballesta.

Presentation of local parties with tastings

Among the proposals of the city of Murcia to all Murcia municipalities, highlights the celebration, over the next year, of a day for each municipality.

This day may include exhibitions or samples of products, elaborations or artistic and cultural manifestations related to the gastronomy of each place.

For this, the City Council will put at your disposal the Murcian theaters, the Almudí Palace, streets and squares, the Artillery Barracks, cultural centers, the headquarters of the Town Hall in La Glorieta, etc.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia