A full programme of UNESCO activities planned for 2020

Writer & Photographer: Raphael da Silva.

One week after Overstrand Hermanus was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, a full programme of new events has already been confirmed, beginning this December.

“Cape Whale Coast Tourism would like to celebrate the Overstrand's UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy award by adding extra creative flair to our outdoor markets – the hubs of local fare. We want to focus on the personalities who work so hard at pleasing the palates of locals and visitors. On Saturday 14 December, we would greatly appreciate it if the market organisers can ask their traders to add something more, something even more gastronomic, something in UNESCO blue to their presentations,” said Frieda Lloyd, Cape Whale Coast Tourism Manager. “Maybe cupcakes with blue icing or cappuccinos with a ‘U’ stencilled on... the traders can go wild with their ideas.”

In February, once the new school year is underway, a competition with cash prizes will be held to come up with a logo that the Overstrand can use to highlight its UNESCO designation.

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