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Tropicalia
location_onBalestrate, Palermo e Dintorni
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Date
August 27 – August 30, 2026
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Free
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Everyone
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From Thursday, August 27, 2026, to Sunday, August 30, 2026, Balestrate hosts 'Tropicalia', a festival dedicated to celebrating mangoes and tropical agriculture. The program kicks off with guided visits to local mango orchards accompanied by themed tastings. Inside the festival village, visitors can enjoy institutional presentations, food stands, and talks dedicated to the cultivation, branding, and growth of the mango supply chain. A central role is reserved for culinary demonstrations with live cooking shows by chef Giuseppe Costa of the Michelin-starred 'Il Bavaglino' restaurant, Sonia Peronaci (founder of 'Giallo Zafferano'), and chef Filippo Gugino of 'Sushilab' with his 'Sushi & Mango' creations. The evenings are enriched with entertainment, featuring performances by 'Sicilia Cabaret' and live music events.
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When does the event take place?expand_more
The event takes place from Thursday, August 27, 2026, to Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Where does the event take place?expand_more
The event takes place in Balestrate, Sicily.
Which chefs and guests will star in the cooking shows?expand_more
The cooking show lineup features chef Giuseppe Costa of 'Il Bavaglino' restaurant, Sonia Peronaci, founder of 'Giallo Zafferano', and chef Filippo Gugino of 'Sushilab' with special sushi and mango preparations.
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