The "Des Balades Kairouanaises" Organization: Promoting Culinary Heritage and Agricultural Legacy
The "Des Balades Kairouanaises" organization, aiming to valorize the culinary heritage and agricultural legacy of Chbika, Menzel Mhiri, Sidi Nasrallah (Kairouan governorate), and Nadhour (Zaghouan governorate), is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Event Program
The event program includes:
- Field visits
- Culinary demonstrations
- Tastings
- Participatory activities to create a strong link between Agricultural Professional Organizations (OPA)
Objectives
The objectives of the "Des Balades Kairouanaises" are to:
- Promote local, healthy, and heritage-based food
- Support local Agricultural Professional Organizations
- Create a meeting and networking space between producers, institutions, consumers, cultural actors, and potential clients, according to a statement from the "Balades Solidaires" association.
Alignment with the "Lomjti" Project
The "Des Balades Kairouanaises" is fully aligned with the vision of the "Lomjti" project, which aims to valorize local products and know-how. This project is funded by the World Food Programme (WFP) and the European Union (EU), and implemented by the "Balades Solidaires" association.
Regional Significance
The regions of Chbika, Menzel Mhiri, and Sidi Nasrallah (Kairouan), and Nadhour (Zaghouan) are rich in ancestral agricultural and culinary heritage, often unknown or underexploited. The "Des Balades Kairouanaises" event will highlight these riches, particularly in light of:
- The low recognition of local products at the national level
- The lack of alternative valorization circuits for small producers
- The need to preserve traditional culinary know-how
This event aims to address these challenges and promote the culinary heritage and agricultural legacy of these regions.
