DATA BASE
TOURISTS AT HOME
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
The intercultural activities carried out by
Chef Kumalé and The
Couscous Clan Cultural Association, particularly those linked
to the knowledge of different material cultures through the "door
of food", in addition to having aroused a constant and growing
interest on the part of the public and the media have clearly brought
to light the ambivalent relationship which our citizens experience when
faced with "other" cultures, especially in the Porta Palazzo
area.The increase in migratory flows towards our city and the concentration
of foreigners in the Porta Palazzo district, which has always been a
meeting place for the socialisation of "new Turinese", has
led to an increased demand for consumer products on the part of the
various communities present. Over the last five years this area of Turin
has seen a considerable increase in a series of economic activities
run by entrepreneurs of various nationalities (Arabs, Africans and Orientals),
many of which are linked to the food and catering sector. Occasional
problems, often intensified by the Media, focusing on undeniable difficulties
in civil co-existence, have increased the sense of insecurity and danger
among those who live or journey through the district and have projected
a distorted image of reality on to the entire area.
During the courses on cuisine and the material cultures of the world, organised by Chef Kumalé, from 1995 to today, Porta Palazzo has been an important reference point, and not just for finding "exotic" products.
Tourists at home, was founded in the autumn of 1999 with the intention of drawing our co-nationals closer to immigrant communities through the organisation of itineraries and meetings with the world of multi-ethnic aggregation and economy. More than 600 people have been able to get to know the market area from this original point of view, strolling among mosques, ethno shops and multi-ethnic bazaars, tasting products and trying out the pleasure of getting to know some aspects of the communities that surround us.
Thanks to collaboration with The Gate Project we are producing three maps on the multi-ethnic components of the market:
100% ARABIAN, dedicated to the Islamic community, TURIN-DAKAR on West Africa, OGNI BEN DI BUDDHA on the Asiatic world and minority communities (East European)
The maps will make it possible for the public to construct their own discovery route among the meeting and consumption places of immigrant communities, and will be accompanied by an introductory guide (PAPPAmondo) to the innumerable alimentary products now available in the area.
During the courses on cuisine and the material cultures of the world, organised by Chef Kumalé, from 1995 to today, Porta Palazzo has been an important reference point, and not just for finding "exotic" products.
Tourists at home, was founded in the autumn of 1999 with the intention of drawing our co-nationals closer to immigrant communities through the organisation of itineraries and meetings with the world of multi-ethnic aggregation and economy. More than 600 people have been able to get to know the market area from this original point of view, strolling among mosques, ethno shops and multi-ethnic bazaars, tasting products and trying out the pleasure of getting to know some aspects of the communities that surround us.
Thanks to collaboration with The Gate Project we are producing three maps on the multi-ethnic components of the market:
100% ARABIAN, dedicated to the Islamic community, TURIN-DAKAR on West Africa, OGNI BEN DI BUDDHA on the Asiatic world and minority communities (East European)
The maps will make it possible for the public to construct their own discovery route among the meeting and consumption places of immigrant communities, and will be accompanied by an introductory guide (PAPPAmondo) to the innumerable alimentary products now available in the area.
DATA
1 Phase (ended)
Mapping of the territory and census of the products introduced by immigrant communities and their description
Graphic and editorial elaboration of supports (maps and guides) described above.
2 Phase (running)
Identification of Sponsor and printout of supports
3 Phase
Launch and promotion of the project and its products
The first phase was financed by The Gate Project with a contribution of 52678.60 to The Couscous Clan Cultural Association coordinating the initiative. For subsequent phases sponsors are being sought.
The Gate Project
The Couscous Clan Cultural Association
Erbetta Graphics Studio
Photoreporter, Michele D'Ottavio.
Mapping of the territory and census of the products introduced by immigrant communities and their description
Graphic and editorial elaboration of supports (maps and guides) described above.
2 Phase (running)
Identification of Sponsor and printout of supports
3 Phase
Launch and promotion of the project and its products
The first phase was financed by The Gate Project with a contribution of 52678.60 to The Couscous Clan Cultural Association coordinating the initiative. For subsequent phases sponsors are being sought.
The Gate Project
The Couscous Clan Cultural Association
Erbetta Graphics Studio
Photoreporter, Michele D'Ottavio.
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