In November, the 9th Edition of the Italian Cuisine Week Worldwide took place in Ashgabat, under the theme “Mediterranean Diet and Root Cuisine: Health and Tradition.” Italian chefs Anna Maria Palma, Marco De Vita, and Andrea Palmieri led masterclasses and show-cooking sessions, attracting over 400 participants, including dignitaries like the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, H.E. Serdar Muhammetdurdyev.
The Italian Embassy, in collaboration with the Italian restaurant Dante in Ashgabat, organized a series of gastronomic events to promote Italian culinary culture. The chefs conducted four exclusive masterclasses for hospitality professionals to enhance their Italian cuisine techniques, as well as four cooking classes for food enthusiasts. Finally, a series of specialized gourmet dinners presented Italy’s authentic flavors to invited guests.
The Italian Cuisine Week was not only a gastronomic celebration but also an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between Italy and Turkmenistan, fostering cultural exchange through culinary art.