Articles of category "Gastronomic Festivals"

Puerto Vallarta, a charming Mexican town, is located on the Mexican largest natural bay, Bahia de Banderas. Being the setting for the film Night of the Iguana on Mismaloya Beach, the town has a reputation of an exotic paradise and boasts of an abundance of restaurants, art galleries, markets, hotels and close proximity to selva or jungle. The Puerto Vallarta Festival is also one of the major reasons for numerous travelers to visit the town, especially for those, who adore gourmet cooking.

Culinary traditions have always played one of the major roles in the culture of each nation, while in some countries, such as China, India and Italy, cooking still has the strongest connection with religion. As we bake Easter cakes for Easter, many dishes in these countries are associated with some religious notions and important presages, while religious-gastronomic festivals are held to honor gods and foods.