Look out for French Traditional Gourmet Markets in town
The 9th edition of French Traditional Gourmet Market, presented by French GourMay Food & Wine Festival and in partnership with Chinachem Group, will be held at Central Market from 11-14 May, and at Nina Mall 1 in Tsuen Wan from 1-4 June, with free admission.
French GourMay Food & Wine Festival is the one and only major festival in Hong Kong and Macau dedicated to gastronomy à la française. It is organized by French Trade Commission – Business France, under the umbrella of French May Arts Festival, with Hong Kong Tourism Board as support organization. It is a highlight in the culinary calendar that all gourmands look forward to in earnest all year.
The ‘marche’ (traditional outdoor market) is deeply rooted in French ‘art de vivre’ (lifestyle), as it offers an abundant choice of local produce, friendly vendors in the neighborhood, and enjoyable grocery shopping. It provides a wonderful respite from the hustle and bustle of citylife. Besides French sparkling wines, visitors will discover a glittering array of French delicacies, such as cheese, pâtés, fruit jams, foie gras, croissants, seafood, soup, beer, tea, and much more!
There is, furthermore, a feast for the eye. Co-presented by Chinachem Group and French May Arts Festival at the two markets, the interactive installatin of ‘Waterlight Graffiti’ by French artist Antonin Fourneau is designed to create environmental-friendly art to raise awareness of sustainability issues. It will be complemented by two nature-inspired artworks created by renowned Hong Kong-based artist Bao Ho, exemplifying cross-cultural exchange through art.exchange through art.
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Exhibitors at Central Market:
French GourMay*1664 Azais-Polito Bacchus Wine & Restaurant Bonne Maman Burgundy Cave Cheese Club Chef’s Market Club France Hong Kong Cococabana Fleur de la Vie Lili Lulu Jewellery Maison Argaud Mccaylaa Monsieur CHATTÉ Penticton Plantin Kaviari Promess Seafood Society Terre d’Oc
Exhibitors at Nina Mall:
French GourMay*1664 Altaya Wines Azais-Polito Bon Chef Burgundy Cave Cheese Club Cococabana Fico Fleur de la Vie Maison Argaud Monsieur Chatte Nina Patisserie Penticton Les Vergers de la Silve SOMM Wine Cellar Terre d’Oc Wvinery