BRUGES CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL - 2009
MUSEUM OF BRUGES - BELFORT

A City, immersed in chocolate.

Chocolate… a long history
Cocoa has appealed to the imagination for more than 2,500 years already. The Mayas and later the Aztecs used to make a nectar from cocoa beans which they spiced with peppers. During their conquests in Latin America the Spanish conquistadors came up with the idea to add cane sugar to this drink which made the Aztec ‘tchocolatl’ more palatable for the Europeans. Most historic chocolate brands only date back as far as the late 19th century. However, since that time it's impossible to imagine the world without Belgian chocolate. Belgian chocolate, renowned for its authenticity and high quality, has grown into a national symbol. Far beyond the national boundaries chocolate lovers appreciate this high quality product…

Choco-Laté, The Bruges Chocolate Festival, will take place from 1 May until 4 May 2009, in the historic city centre of Bruges. The Belfort site will be the beating heart of the festival where visitors will undergo the ultimate chocolate experience. Chocolate lovers will find a treasure trove of information, but above all will be pampered, surprised and seduced. Themes range from pleasure and creativity, to passion and gourmet tasting, health and wellness.

Taste & Enjoy
Choco-Laté will be the festival of sweet sins… The taste sensations that chocolate makers offer at dozens of stands seduce the public and submerge them in an atmosphere of indulgence and pure enjoyment.

Fascinate & discover - Imagination & choco-arte
During live demonstrations top chefs, bakers and chocolate makers let visitors discover chocolate creations and recipes that they can try out themselves. Attention will be paid to the wide variety of ’creative applications’ with chocolate. Sculptors, painters, and body painters will create works of art using chocolate.

Beauty inside and out
Chocolate is used increasingly in beauty products and for a healthy lifestyle. Chocolate massages, chocolate packs or cocoa therapies are just a few of the treatments that could be presented to the public. Chocolate's role in a healthy and balanced diet is also given an important place at the fair.

The perfect match
Chocolate with a nice glass of wine, a big chocolate fondue with fruit, Choco-Laté shows you how chocolate can be deliciously combined with other delicacies.

Choco-Laté junior
All the while children can have creative chocolate fun in a special children’s' corner where they can paint, decorate cakes,...

BrugesInfo.com Contest
There are a few fortunate people that can enjoy this event free of charge thanks to www.BrugesInfo.com. If you weren’t one of the lucky ones of 2006, no worries, this year you can be the one. Click here to enter te contest!

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