Nabeul’s sugar dolls: a sweet tradition for the Hijri New Year

Nabeul’s sugar dolls: a sweet tradition for the Hijri New Year

The Islamic New Year may have passed, but in Nabeul the celebrations leave behind more than memories. Every year, the streets and workshops of Nabeul come alive with one of Tunisia’s most distinctive seasonal traditions: the making of sugar dolls. Hand-moulded and carefully painted, these colourful creations are more than festive sweets; they are edible…

Crafting the story of Cap Bon: Sawa’s co-founders behind the World Region of Gastronomy bid book

Crafting the story of Cap Bon: Sawa’s co-founders behind the World Region of Gastronomy bid book

The road to Cap Bon’s candidature as World Region of Gastronomy 2028 reached a key milestone on 1st of December 2025 with the submission of its official bid book to the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT). Titled A Shakshouka of Flavours in the Heart of the Mediterranean, the publication became the…

Le Cap Bon devient la première région africaine à rejoindre la Plateforme des Régions Mondiales de la Gastronomie

Cap Bon Becomes First African Region to Join World Region of Gastronomy Platform

In a landmark development for the African and MENA regions, Cap Bon (Tunisia) has been officially welcomed as a candidate for the World Region of Gastronomy 2028 Award. The announcement will be formally confirmed during IGCAT's 12th Annual General Meeting and 36th Advisory Forum, held on 18 June 2025, marking a significant milestone for the region and the Platform.