The VII PanArmenian barbeque fest will take place in Akhtala on Sep 12.
Sedrak Mamulyan, the chairman at "ARMENIAN COOKERY TRADITIONS DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECTION"NGO, has told ArmInfo that more than 20 participants (restaurants, individuals and private organizations, as well as reps of villages adjacent to Akhtala) will attend the event this year. Foreign gastrologists have also shown interest in the fest.
The fest will be featured by traditional Armenian songs and dances. Andre Simonyan, the leader of The Beautified Project band, will direct the cultural part of the event.
The best participants will receive awards in various categories such as "The Best Idea", "The Best Appearance" and "The Best Taste".
Every year the fest discovers more and more interesting barbeque recipes. Some have been adopted by some restaurants.
Last year more than 5000 people attended the event. The fest has become Akhtala's calling card with more and more tourists going there every time.