Back to San Vito lo Capo the festival of Sicilian-Maghreb culinary tradition

From September 21 to 30 in San Vito lo Capo is back the Cous Cous Fest for the XXth edition!

Cous Cous Fest is an appointment that has now become a fixed point in the calendar of fans of the Cous Cous, and not only. A several centuries-old tradition that of the Cous Cous in Sicily. An art that, contrary to what is believed, has not been handed down to us by the Arabs in the period of their domination at the end of the first millennium. But it is due to the acquisition of this North African tradition during the 1600s, when the exchange of people and goods between Trapani and Tunisia was very prosperous.

The program of the event this year is richer than ever, not only for gastronomy experts but also for rich guests from the entertainment world. Every day, from 12am to 24pm along the streets of the magnificent San Vito lo Capo, it will be possible to taste the dishes of over 40 chefs. Cooking show, BIA Cous Cous championship will be some of the moments dedicated to the dish of Maghreb origin.

This year’s Cous Cous Fest news will be the “Cous Cous & Friends“, which will include the preparation of other traditional Mediterranean dishes, from Spanish paella to French cream puffs.

To cheer the bellies already delighted by the enchanting food this year will be several exceptional guests. The 21st will be “Le Vibrazioni” to have the honor of opening the Festival. Then on the 23rd it will be the turn of the comedian Beppe Grillo, with his show “Insomnia“. On the 27th and 28th, on the other hand, will perform respectively the “The Kolors” and “Ermal Meta“, this last fresh winner of the Sanremo Festival 2018.

It will certainly be a rich edition, tasteful and not only!

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