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Il 29-03-2014

The fifth edition of the Pesto World Championship, organized by the Cultural Association of Palatifini, is gettin closer.

One hundred competitors coming from all over the world challenge each other with their mortar and pestles to prepare Genoese pesto in the traditional method, using authentic and genuine ingredients. 

The competition is open to everyone: professionals, amateurs and the simply curious. 100 registered candidates will be admitted based on the date of registration (50% from Genoa and Liguria, 25% from the rest of Italy and 25% abroad). To date, 23 winners of the preliminary rounds, national and international, have already gained the right to participate. The jury is formed by the President of the Association and by 30 judges, among restaurateurs, wine and oil tasters, food&wine journalists.

Collateral events are the "Children’s Championship”, "Pesto Week at Ligurian Restaurants” and “The Gala of Pesto." This initiative includes a performance of Genoa Gourmet chefs and the excellence of some international cuisines.