On Saturday, July 22, the "1st Iizuna-Switzerland Exchange Festival" will be held in Iizuna Town, Nagano Prefecture, marking its very first edition.
Wine is also set to be served.
Here are the details.
About the "1st Iizuna-Switzerland Exchange Festival"
The "1st Iizuna-Switzerland Exchange Festival" is an initiative organized by the Swiss Exchange Council, which was established through private-sector leadership in August of last year.
It will be hosted primarily by local apple farmers, town residents growing wine grapes, and local companies and organizations.
In addition to the sale of dishes using Swiss cheese and herbs, as well as Swiss-style sweets, free cheese tastings will be available for the first 200 visitors.
Wine, too!
While it is a Switzerland-focused festival, it is reported that there will also be wine and cider tastings to compare flavors on the day.
You can compare four varieties of wine and cider from Switzerland and Iizuna.
Why not try pairing them with Swiss cheese?
Reference
○ Date and Time: Saturday, July 22, 2023, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
○ Venue: Iizuna Connect EAST (2489 Oaza Akashio, Iizuna Town, Nagano Prefecture)
○ Event Details
10:00–16:00 Food Sales: Dishes using cheese, Swiss-related items, etc.
13:00–13:50 "About the Activities of the Swiss Exchange Council"
Iizuna Town Swiss Exchange Council Secretary-General Soichiro Furuki
(President & Representative Director, Nagano International Country Club)
14:00–14:50 "Keynote Lecture: Discover Switzerland! Swiss Industry, Tourism, Agriculture, and Regional Culture"
Lecturer: André Zimmermann
(Former President of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan / Representative Director of ZAC Ltd. / Advisor to the Iizuna Town Swiss Exchange Council)
○ Participants: Town residents and anyone interested in Switzerland are welcome to participate.
○ Admission: Free. (However, purchases at sales booths, etc., are charged.)
Free tastings of Swiss food products, such as Swiss specialty cheeses, will be provided on the day. (First 200 visitors)