세계 최대의 초콜릿 전시행사인 프랑스의 ‘살롱 뒤 쇼콜라(Salon du Chocolat)’가 서울에서 국내 최초로 개최될 예정이다.
올해로 출범 20회째를 맞는 이 행사에는 세계 각자에서 활동 중인 유명 쇼콜라티에들과 파티셰, 제과 회사들, 초콜릿의 원료인 카카오 제조사, 아이스크림 제조사 등 초콜릿과 관련된 모든 것들이 한 장소에 모이는, 초콜릿 애호가들의 꿈과 같은 행사이다.
살롱 뒤 쇼콜라에는 초콜릿뿐만 아니라 카카오, 아이스크림, 관련 기계장비 및 조리기구, 각종 간식과 음료 등 다양한 초콜릿 상품이 전시된다.
행사 기간에는 초콜릿 패션쇼, 초콜릿 예술작품 전시, 초콜릿 퀴즈 쇼 등 초콜릿을 주제로 다양한 볼거리와 이벤트 쇼가 진행된다. 또한 전통 아프리카 음악과 춤 공연 역시 준비되었다고 한다.
그 외에 가족 단위의 관람객들이 직접 참여하고 체험할 수 있는 부대행사들도 다채롭게 마련될 예정인데, 아이들은 “초코랜드”를 찾아가 초코 과자나 브라우니를 굽는 행사에 참여할 수 있다.
이 행사는 17일부터 20일까지 삼성동 코엑스 D1, 2 홀에서 열릴 예정이다. (코리아헤럴드)
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The world’s largest chocolate event to come to Seoul
By Julie Jackson
Salon du Chocolate, a chocolate lovers’ dream, is the world’s largest event completely dedicated to chocolate. It brings together chocolatiers, patissiers, ice cream makers, growers, producing countries and manufacturers of raw cocoa all under one roof. And for the first time, the event is being held in Seoul.
The event, which was established nearly 20 years ago, will see cocoa farmers, chocolate makers, various chocolate product producers and cocoa-loving consumers join together to celebrate chocolate.
The event will not only include seminars on chocolate, but also host exhibits on cacao, chocolate, ice cream, machinery and equipment, desserts, beverages and other confectionery-related products. From a chocolate fashion show and chocolate art displays, to chocolate quiz shows and traditional African music and dance performances, Salon du Chocolate is a one-stop shop for all things cocoa beans.
The event is intended to be fun for the whole family, and young children even have the opportunity to visit “Chocoland,” where visitors can enjoy creating choco-pie art and baking brownies.
Salon du Chocolate Seoul 2013 will be held at the COEX D1,2 Hall for four days from Jan. 17 to Jan. 20.
The world’s largest chocolate event to come to Seoul
By Julie Jackson
Salon du Chocolate, a chocolate lovers’ dream, is the world’s largest event completely dedicated to chocolate. It brings together chocolatiers, patissiers, ice cream makers, growers, producing countries and manufacturers of raw cocoa all under one roof. And for the first time, the event is being held in Seoul.
The event, which was established nearly 20 years ago, will see cocoa farmers, chocolate makers, various chocolate product producers and cocoa-loving consumers join together to celebrate chocolate.
The event will not only include seminars on chocolate, but also host exhibits on cacao, chocolate, ice cream, machinery and equipment, desserts, beverages and other confectionery-related products. From a chocolate fashion show and chocolate art displays, to chocolate quiz shows and traditional African music and dance performances, Salon du Chocolate is a one-stop shop for all things cocoa beans.
The event is intended to be fun for the whole family, and young children even have the opportunity to visit “Chocoland,” where visitors can enjoy creating choco-pie art and baking brownies.
Salon du Chocolate Seoul 2013 will be held at the COEX D1,2 Hall for four days from Jan. 17 to Jan. 20.