“The discovery of a new dish does more for human happiness than the discovery of a new star” ~ Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, 1825 The Physiology of Taste Or Meditations on Transcendental Gastronomy All specialist food journalists in Sweden are cordially invited to visit one of the most exciting gourmet cities of the world - Singapore - in culinary pursuits. True to Abdulhak Sinasi’s description of a country’s cuisine as "an entire civilization in itself", the food in Singapore has evolved uniquely over the past centuries with contributions from the local cultures of the Malay, Chinese, Indian and Eurasian peoples who made Singapore their homes from the mid 1800s onwards. Explore the role in which food plays in the various cultures of Singapore and learn about traditional food served at the various ethnic festivals and the symbolic meaning of specific foods. PROGRAM FORTHCOMING >> Links of Interest World Gourmet Summit, Singapore Asia Cuisine Food and Beverage Portal Singapore Chefs' Association

WEB DESIGN: Cordeiro & Nilsson, Sweden 2003