Second International Barbecue Festival begins in Shamakhi

 On June 13, a barbecue festival began in the village of Meysari in Shamakhi.

The two-day festival was organized with the support of the Shamakhi District Executive Authority, the Nasimi Gardens complex, and the Abgora restaurant. Azersun Holding and Coca-Cola Azerbaijan provided the main sponsorship, and Azerbaijan Airlines, Premium Meat, and Baku Medical Plaza were also officially partnered.

Speaking at the opening, Shamakhi District Executive Authority Head Takhir Mamedov noted that renowned chefs representing various countries are participating in the festival. Their extensive experience, diverse culinary traditions, and exquisite dishes lend the event a special atmosphere and make it even more engaging. He noted that such festivals, in addition to providing guests with pleasant moments, once again demonstrate Shamakhi's hospitality.

Renowned Georgian chef Guram Bogdashvili noted in his speech that preserving traditions is always of great importance. He expressed his satisfaction with his visit to Azerbaijan, particularly Shamakhi, emphasizing that this was his first visit to the city and that it was a special moment for him.

The festival, aimed at developing cultural exchange and culinary tourism, features impressive barbecue shows and exquisite dishes from around the world.

As in the previous year, this year's International Barbecue Festival features chefs from around the world: Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, China, Denmark, France, Georgia, India, Italy, South Korea, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Russia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Japan.

The chefs represented at the festival have many years of culinary experience. Over the years, they have worked in renowned restaurants across various countries, participated in numerous major festivals, and received numerous awards.

The culinary zones throughout the festival grounds feature entertaining competitions, while the restaurant pavilions offer the opportunity to better understand the cuisines of different cultures, enhance communication among participants, and sample a variety of dishes.

Both days of the festival, which brought together flavors, friendly conversation, and outdoor entertainment, were packed with exciting events.