The comedian and presenter from Jaén, David Broncanowas charged with announce the eleventh edition of the Jaén First Oil Festival which is celebrated this weekend in the town of Andújar.
This event organized by Provincial Council of Jaénwith the collaboration of the Junta de Andalucía, the City Hall of Andújar and the Chamber of Commerce of Andújar, includes multiple activities to learn more about the ancient culture of the olive tree and aims to place the province of Jaén as a world reference for olive groves.
“This event will shine the spotlight on the world of olive groves and olive oil in Andújar and the province of Jaén,” said the president of the Provincial Council of Jaén, Paco Reyes, at the institutional event, and added that “we come together around our star product and the ancient culture of the olive tree, of which “Our territory is a world reference.”
This event, in which they participate around a hundred olive oil companies of the province of Jaén – 93 oil mills and cooperatives and 7 companies linked to the cosmetics of olive oil and wood -, has become “an unmissable and highly anticipated event” both by the olive sector of Jaén and by the sector tourist and “here We show the essence of what we are, of this green blood which flows in the veins of our province, of this liquid gold which distinguishes us and which, today, places us as references in the production of “highest quality olive oil.”
Among these, the proclamation and recognition of the ambassador were highlighted. Thus, he “recognized and thanked” heDavid Broncano’s link with Jaén, also with Orcera, which “highlights in its program and in all the promotion it does its terroir, our terroir, and one of its most emblematic products, if not the most: olive oil”. A thank you addressed to Enrique Sánchez, chef and presenter of the Cómetelo program on Canal Sur Televisión, who “has always praised the beneficial qualities of extra virgin olive oil in cooking, making him a magnificent ambassador of this wonderful product that is liquid gold”.
For his part, the famous presenter of ‘La Revuelta’ emphasized that “talking about olive oil and the province of Jaén is easy, not only because of my connection with this land, but also because EVOO is the simplest product to sell, since you just need to test it to understand its importance and quality.
In the same line, chef Enrique Sánchez, who was appointed ambassador, stressed “feeling proud to be ambassador of a such an exquisite and healthy product, a fundamental element of the cuisine that has its own name and surname, EVOO de Jaén.
Multitude of activities
The institutional act of this festival was preceded by a tapas tasting with the first oil, bread and honey of this city, in which the current authorities participated, as well as the crier and the ambassador of this year, who then proceeded to the opening of the oil fair, during which the public can taste the almost a hundred of early extra virgin brands present in this edition, as well as buy cosmetic or craft products made from olive oil or olive wood.
The government delegate in Jaén, Jesús Estrella, the chef Enrique Sánchez, the president of the Provincial Council of Jaén, Paco Reyes, the presenter David Broncano and the mayor of Andújar, Francisco Carmona
The Plaza de España and the Plaza de la Constitución in Andújar They welcome most of the proposals that make up the programming of this event. Thus, during these two days will be carried out guided oil tastings offered by the three designations of origin of the province and the IGP Aceite de Jaén; musical and dance performances, which on this occasion will be performed by the Pilar Algaba Dance Academy of Andújar; the flamenco painting of Carmen Álvarez, Mario Moraga and Antonio Mena; and the Almoradú group; a cooking show focused on “The tapa on regañá oil”, which will be presented by blogger Ana María Gutiérrez; guided tours to the different museums, interpretation centers and historical enclaves of the city of Andújar; and activities and workshops for children with the olive tree and oil as protagonists.
It will also be celebrated the Photo Booth of the First Oil Festival, a photographic exhibition entitled “Genèse” and the involvement of local businesses will be rewarded with a window competition for the Oil Festival. The singular will also be the protagonist oil tourism offer in the provincesince several hotels and accommodations in Andujar will offer tastings, tasting menus and breakfasts with early EVOO.
The party will move to Sabadell
After taking place this weekend in Andújar, the party will move to Sabadell from November 15 to 17. He Argub Park This Catalan city will host the oil fair with the participation of 35 olive companies and the celebration of different activities related to extra virgin olive oil from Jaén.
