๐ฟ๐๐ฎ ๐๐ฌ๐ค ๐๐ฉ ๐๐๐_ 5๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ค๐ซ๐๐ข๐๐๐ง 2025.
A new spotlight on Sierra Leoneโs rich culinary heritage illuminated the National Day celebration, as a WTM food expert certified the countryโs gastronomy for public consumption. The high-energy showcase drew hundreds of visitors to stand S16, where traditional aromas and vibrant flavors echoed the spirit of freedom and cultural pride that defined this unique nation.
Within an hour, the queue stretched longer, signaling broad acceptance and enthusiasm for Sierra Leoneโs gastronomic offerings. The dedicated team served with poise and professional know-how, dishing out hundreds of plates to a diverse audience. Menu highlights included:
Cassava leaves
Krain-Krain
Foo Foo and Sawa
Roast meat
Potato leaves
Salone Jollof and Fried rice with stew
Ginger beer
Tombe juice
The array showcased both timeless staples and regional twists, inviting attendees to explore the countryโs flavors in a single, celebratory tasting experience.
Milo Jazz provided a lively soundscape, lifting the atmosphere as Sierra Leoneans and visitors mingled and savored the offerings. Members of the Sierra Leonean High Commission offered their customary warmth and support, underscoring the eventโs significance as a national showcase.
This National Day celebration serves as a prelude to hosting the UNTOURISM Regional Gastronomy event in April 2026. The successful demonstration at stand S16 signals readiness to present Sierra Leoneโs gastronomy to an international audience, highlighting the countryโs culinary creativity, hospitality, and rich cultural heritage.
The private sector from Sierra Leone showed robust backing, contributing to the dayโs success. Key supporters included:
Visit Sierra Leone
Harmony Travel and Investment
Tourism is Life
Best Travel Solution
Hello Sierra Leone Tours
Barmoi Hotel
Wusum Hotel
Mozza Resort
Air Sierra Leone
Bash apartment
Their collective involvement underscores a shared commitment to promoting Sierra Leone as a premier gastronomic destination.
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, National Tourist Board, and the Monuments and Relics Commission led the process.
