The International Fair of Machinery, Technology and Ingredients for the Food Industry. The platform brings together the different players in the industry's value chain to help establish commercial and strategic bonds to further develop the industry in Cuba.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of The Netherlands Mr. Halbe Zijstra, delivered the opening remarks of the event.
Ambassador Alvarez Núñez says that January is an importan, special month for Cuba, as it is also the month in which Cuba celebrates the 59th anniversary of the triumph of the Revolution.
In her opening words, Alvarez Núñez underlined the values of the Cuban cuisine which are related to the mixture of cultures that shape the Cuban identity: indienous people from Cuba and Yucatan, Spain, Africa and Asia. The Food Festival marks the beginning of the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution, which will take place all year-long.
