Culinary Trail project at the heart of the Danube Region events in Sarajevo

From November 2 to 6, 2025, Sarajevo became a vibrant hub for collaboration, innovation, and cultural exchange in the Danube Region. The Culinary Trail of the Ethnic and Local Cuisine in the Danube Region project actively participated in two key events: the 4th Steering Committee Meeting (SCOM), the DTC Ceremony and the 14th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR).

4th Steering Committee Meeting (SCOM) — 4 November 2025

Held at HUB387/Academy 387, the meeting was hosted by SERDA (Sarajevo Economic Region Development Agency) and RAIS (City Development Agency East Sarajevo), with the School of Advanced Social Studies (SASS) as the Lead Partner.
Partners reviewed progress on safeguarding and digitalising culinary heritage, developing a transnational strategy for ethnic cuisines, creating sustainable tourism models, and strengthening the Culinary Trail brand.

Key agenda points included:

Review of the Danube Region Ethnic Culinary Trail and its digital components,
Presentation of the Transnational Strategy for the Protection and Development of Culinary Heritage,
Updates on the Culinary Trail Festival and Demonstration & Training Centre,
Sustainability tools and preparations for the Transnational Action Plan.