Cultural
heritage,
traditions,
and art 

From the very beginning, food has been both need and desire, nature and culture. Food shapes societies, communities, histories, and geographies.

Everywhere, it is a marker of civilization, of dialogue and exchange, but also of conflict and contention. Through food, the traditions in which people recognize themselves have developed, and so have creativity and ingenuity. The field of cultural heritage and of communication through the media of the arts is increasingly at the center of social interest and research.