Caribbean Days Paris showcases culture, gastronomy and sustainable tourism at UNESCO
Caribbean Days Paris returns to UNESCO Headquarters from 2 to 5 June, showcasing Caribbean culture, gastronomy, and sustainable tourism through exhibitions, culinary events, and industry discussions. The event features a roundtable on responsible tourism, a rum and chocolate tasting, live performances, and an art exhibition, with support from organizations like the Caribbean Chamber of Commerce in Europe and Les Toques Françaises.
The Caribbean Chamber of Commerce in Europe (CCCE) is hosting the second edition of Caribbean Days Paris at UNESCO Headquarters from 2 to 5 June. The four-day event highlights Caribbean culture, gastronomy, creative industries, and sustainable tourism through exhibitions, culinary experiences, and industry discussions. It is part of the 13th edition of the Latin American and Caribbean Weeks, coordinated by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, with a dedicated Caribbean Day on 5 June. A morning roundtable titled *Tourism with a Conscience: Preserving Nature and Culture for Future Generations* will explore responsible tourism’s role in protecting cultural and natural heritage. Former President of the World Travel & Tourism Council and UN Tourism’s Geoffrey Lipman will deliver the keynote. A lunchtime debate will focus on regional cooperation between French Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) and CARIFORUM member states. Caribbean cuisine will be a major highlight, featuring a three-course gourmet menu designed by chefs from Les Toques Françaises at the UNESCO restaurant. The event will also include a rum and chocolate tasting on the opening day, introducing visitors to Caribbean flavors. Cultural activities will include an art exhibition, a handicraft expo, live music, dance demonstrations, and a film festival. Jo Spalburg, Secretary General of CCCE, emphasized the partnership with UNESCO as a platform to showcase the Caribbean’s cultural diversity. The initiative supports CCCE’s mission to strengthen the Caribbean’s visibility in Europe while fostering collaboration among Dutch-, English-, French-, and Spanish-speaking communities. The event is supported by partners such as Art Gallery Les Îles, Cocobel, House of Angostura, The Cloth, HJT Tax, Les Toques Françaises, and La Corbeille à Confitures.
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