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During this unique day, dessert lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy this culinary delight at an affordable price, creating a special bond between different cultures and confectionery traditions. Pasticciotto Day is an extraordinary opportunity to celebrate the sweetness of life and to appreciate gastronomic excellence that extends far beyond national borders. Get ready for an unforgettable experience as you are immersed in the inviting aroma and irresistible taste of Salento's pasticciotto. We look forward to welcoming you to this global culinary feast.
Pasticciotto Day Expo
In addition, for this fourth edition, we are pleased to present Expo Pasticciotto day, a full-fledged fair event that will transform Piazza Mazzini in Lecce into an open-air laboratory and tasting trail. From 7 to 11 p.m., visitors will be able to immerse themselves in a unique culinary experience.
In addition to the traditional activities related to Pasticciotto Day, new initiatives have been introduced this year, including the "Pasticciotto Day photo contest." This competition is open to professional and amateur photographers, and entries will be accepted until May 23. The twenty best works will then be exhibited on social media on May 31 and June 1 at Galleria Mazzini in Lecce.
The Pasticciottoday Expo represents yet another opportunity to celebrate and promote the charm and art associated with the Salento pasticciotto. It will be a unique opportunity to experience the Salento's pastry tradition in a lively and engaging environment, where visitors can experience authentic flavors and appreciate the mastery of local pastry chefs. Don't miss the opportunity to participate in this unprecedented culinary festival and take the chance to immortalize the most significant moments through the Pasticciotto Day photo contest. We look forward to seeing you there for an unforgettable experience in the wonderful setting of Piazza Mazzini in Lecce.
Pasticciotto Day is the brainchild of Agrogepaciok, the International Exhibition of Ice Cream, Confectionery, Chocolate and Agri-food Handicrafts, organized by Carmine Notaro's Event Agency. In collaboration with the Salento Pastry Chefs Association of Confartigianato Imprese Lecce, Fipe Confcommercio Lecce, Fiepet Confesercenti Lecce and Federalberghi, and with the support of the Puglia Region and the Lecce Chamber of Commerce, Pasticciotto Day has become a reality. The project has obtained the patronage of the Province and Municipality of Lecce.
The first celebration of Pasticciotto Day dates back to June 2020, and it was conceived with the aim of symbolically marking the end of the critical phase linked to the sad affair of the Covid-19 pandemic and to begin the resumption of activities in the area. Over the years, June 1 has turned into an institutionalized date, becoming the official day of the pasticciotto. The event continues to be an opportunity to stimulate and promote the territory, both from a confectionery and tourism point of view.
Pasticciotto Day represents a testimony to the unity and commitment of various organizations and institutions in promoting Salento's confectionery tradition and enhancing the local heritage. Thanks to these valuable collaborations, the event continues to grow year after year, involving more and more participants and spreading the fame of Salento's pasticciotto all over the world.
Pasticciotto Day has transformed over the years into a major trade show event. On the evening of June 1, from 7 to 11 p.m., Lecce, and more precisely Piazza Mazzini, will become the venue for EXPO PASTICCIOTTO DAY, in collaboration with the Master Pastry Chefs of Confartigianato Imprese Lecce. They will be the ones to transform the square into a large open-air pastry workshop, delighting the public with the live preparation of pasticciotti. These delicious freshly baked pastries will be sold at the symbolic price of 1.50 euros per piece, and the proceeds will be entirely donated to support the Umberto Veronesi Foundation, which has been committed for many years to funding outstanding scientific research.
In the commercial heart of Lecce, in Piazza Mazzini, there will also be an exhibition and tasting path that will allow visitors to discover other sweet delights typical of the Salento tradition. This will be a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the delicacies that characterize the gastronomic culture of the area and to appreciate the local confectionery craftsmanship.
By participating in the PASTICCIOTTO DAY Expo, you'll not only have the opportunity to taste the delicious freshly prepared pasticciotti, but also to contribute to a noble cause by supporting scientific research through the Umberto Veronesi Foundation. Join us for this culinary feast that celebrates tradition and excellence, and discover the goodness that makes Salento cuisine unique.
Pasticciotto Photo Contest
In this edition, the pasticciotto becomes the real inspiration for professional photographers and beyond. Pasticciotto Day is enriched with an exciting national photo contest called "Pasticciotto Day photo contest," which will highlight the dessert in scenarios that represent the Salento area. The contest will take place through the event's official social channels, such as Instagram and Facebook, where participating photos will be posted. The first 20 photographs that receive the most "likes" will advance to the final stage, which will include a photo exhibition at Galleria Mazzini from May 31 to June 1.
A jury of experts composed of renowned professional photographers such as Bruno Barillari, Silvio Bursomanno and Piero Maraca, along with Federico Pastore, director of Confcommercio Lecce, and Antonio Schipa, director of Confesercenti Lecce, will be in charge of selecting the winning photo. The first runner-up will receive a prize of 500 euros, the second runner-up 250 euros and the third runner-up will have their photograph reproduced on canvas with dimensions of 70x100 centimeters.
This contest offers an opportunity for photographers to express their creativity and capture the essence of the pasticciotto within the beautiful Salento landscape. It will be a unique way to celebrate the combination of art, culture and gastronomy. Enter this contest and show the world your unique vision of pasticciotto and the land that made it famous.
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