As part of the international Marseille exhibition, which will take place from 23 September to 3 October 2022, around thirty exhibitors from the West Indies, Caribbean and Indian Ocean, ambassadors from their territories, will attend to present Creole culture in the Tropical village. 11 days to meet artisans and restaurant chefs, discover the flavors of the region and feel the tropics.

Created in 1924, the Marseille international exhibition is the second most important exhibition in France, after Paris. An event that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every year to the heart of Parc Chanot in Marseille. A gigantic trade fair where nearly 1,000 exhibitors representing various sectors such as automobiles, Homes, beauty and well-being, leisure, gastronomy and even institutions settled in the heart of Marseille against the backdrop of various animated canvases.

The 96th edition of the Marseille international exhibition, which will take place from 23 September to 3 October 2022, is no exception to tradition and offerings, with 100,000 m2 of indoor and outdoor exhibitions, a showcase for exhibitors. Through various events and shows, it will enable the expected 300,000 visitors to meet artisans, restaurant chefs, local producers and discover new products in all the sectors represented.
If the Mediterranean region and its companies are to be present by force, 40 countries including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, India, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Armenia or Italy from 5 continents will be represented. Tourism, crafts, knowledge, economics, so many themes refuse to take visitors on a journey.

Tropical Village, an event not to be missed

Among the many pavilions that make up the international fair in Marseille, there is one that has become a must in recent years: the Tropical village. For this 2022 edition, around thirty exhibitors from the West Indies, Caribbean and Indian Ocean will be present in the Tropical village to introduce knowledge of this region and Creole culture more generally. Their regional ambassador, they will offer a real immersion in Creole culture with the program
musical entertainment, dance performances, songs, introduction to Creole cuisine and culinary competitions.

In a Tropical village, the stands’ names will smell of a change of scenery: la Kaz à Francine, Fa-Fa from Madagascar, Corne Eliette. Creole authenticity shines through and will have diners drooling with traditional dishes such as rougail sausage from Réunion, chicken colombo from the West Indies or coco blancmange from Guadeloupe on the menu.

As for musical entertainment, the tropical scene will offer an exciting artistic platform consisting of pre-fair selected young talents such as Aline Soara, JP Carbetti, Josselyn Neblai or the Lanmou Fanm Ka group, but also confirmed artists such as Victor Martinel, Steevy, Guilou or Partage passion de Polynésie group. These artists will make special appearances over two planned nights during which the fair will be surrounded by music, sports and gourmet entertainment.
11 days to get a taste of the tropics and immerse yourself in Creole culture. A real invitation to travel and discovery full of sunshine and joy in a tropical village synonymous with a guaranteed change of scenery.

Marseille International Exhibition
From September 23 to October 3, 2022
Chanot Park
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