This year the Szekszárd wine region was at the centre of the exhibition. The main goal of the event was to present the rich gastronomic culture of Hungary. Organizers are aiming to hold HUNGAstRY on a regular basis with the concept of introducing Hungary’s wine regions in Brussels. Ambassadors, members of the European Parliament, high level officials from the Commission and attaches have attended the event. Olivér Várhelyi, Permanent Representative emphasized in his opening speech that “wine growing in Hungary dates back to the time when our statehood was established, we would like to share this more than 1000 year old tradition with our guests, here in Brussels.”
Attila Szinay, deputy state secretary from the Ministry of Agriculture stressed that the Hungarian Government is committed to preserve and promote Hungarian agricultural and gastronomic traditions, this is why a law on Hungarian national values and Hungarikums was adopted.
During the event guest could enjoy wines from the Bodri, Eszterbauer, Fritz and Takler wineries, typical Hungarian foods were provided by the Hungarian Market Cooperative. Wines were presented by Kristian Kielmayer, sommelier. Guests had the opportunity to enjoy a hint of Hungarian folk music thanks the cooperation of the Liszt Ferenc prize-awarded István Pál “Szalonna” and his band.
