NEVIS LAUNCHES VIRTUAL MANGO FESTIVAL 2020
Jun 30, 2020
Nevis launches Mango Festival 2020 Photo Credit Nevis Tourism Authority
The Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) is pleased to announce that this year’s annual Mango Festival 2020 will be held virtually in lieu of the traditional physical event on the island. This is due to the travel restrictions and health protocols currently in place, based on the prevailing COVID-19 situation. The eagerly anticipated Mango Festival showcases two of Nevis’ key selling points: its exceptional culinary tradition and its over 40 varieties of local mangoes. The highlight of the festival is a creative culinary challenge where chefs must incorporate mangoes into three innovative courses.
Our social media platforms: Instagram (@nevisnaturally), Facebook (@nevisnaturally), YouTube (nevisnaturally) and Twitter (@Nevisnaturally). The online festivities begin on Friday July 3rd with a Virtual Mango Tasting presentation on all social media platforms and on Nevis TV. The video presentation will be done by the Ministry of Agriculture, featuring the different types of mangoes on the island.
Mango Festival 2020 launches virtually in Nevis Photo Credit Nevis Tourism Authority
On Saturday, July 4th at 10:00 AM, there will be a Live Mango Festival Cook-Off at Cleveland Gardens. This will be streamed on Nevis TV and the NTA social media platforms. The participating Chefs are Berecia Stapleton and Wentworth Smithen. They will compete in two rounds, a prepared round and a mystery basket round, incorporating different varieties of mangoes for each course.
The grand finale on Sunday, July 5th will feature international celebrity UK Iron Chef Judy Joo. The Korean-American French-trained chef and frequent Food Network host and guest will host a Virtual Master Class displaying her incredible culinary skills. She will create a luscious Mango Tiramisu – the ideal though admittedly non-traditional tropical dessert treat for the July Fourth weekend! Tune in for this Mango Extravaganza showcase from Nevis – follow us on Instagram (@nevisnaturally), Facebook (@nevisnaturally), YouTube (nevisnaturally) and Twitter (@Nevisnaturally).
About Nevis:
Nevis is part of the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis and is located in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies. Conical in shape with a volcanic peak at its center known as Nevis Peak, the island is the birthplace of the founding father of the United States, Alexander Hamilton. The weather is typical of most of the year with temperatures in the low to mid-80s°F / mid 20-30s°C, cool breezes and low chances of precipitation. Air transportation is easily available with connections from Puerto Rico, and St. Kitts. For more information about Nevis, travel packages and accommodations, please contact the Nevis Tourism Authority, USA Tel 1.407.287.5204, Canada 1.403.770.6697 or our website www.nevisisland.com and on Facebook – Nevis Naturally.
