Rog’s World Flavours: A Taste of the South

A Taste of the South is a culinary and musical journey through Venezuela and Mexico. As we prepare a selection of small dishes and explore the culinary traditions of both countries, we will be accompanied by live music showcasing the rich rhythms and melodies of Venezuela.

Together, we will prepare:

• Venezuela: Mini arepas with various fillings and tequeños.
• Mexico: Churros.

Music programme:

Our culinary experience will be accompanied by Grupo Aravenei, performing acoustic interpretations of traditional Venezuelan folk music. Through the sounds of joropo, vals, gaita and merengue 5/8, we will discover Venezuela's musical heritage, where melodies and stories evoke memories, emotions and a sense of home. The performance will feature Alja Boštjančič (flute), Izidor Erazem Grafenauer (guitar) and Víctor Guada (Venezuelan cuatro).

The event is part of Gourmet Ljubljana 2026, a programme bringing together food and music.

The workshop will be held in English. No prior experience is required.

About the mentor:

Valeria Citterer is a visual artist from Venezuela, a member of the Young Rog programme and a mentor of culinary workshops at Center Rog. Her work brings together food, ceramics, visual arts and cultural memory.

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Participants should gather in the entrance hall of Center Rog 15 minutes before the programme begins. Please store your personal belongings in the lockers indicated by the mentor. Do not be late, as this disrupts the working process. In case of late arrival, entry to the lab cannot be guaranteed.

In case of cancellation, you will be notified two days before the planned start of the programme.

If you are unable to attend the programme, the fee is non-refundable and the date cannot be changed. You may transfer your place to another person by notifying us at least 24 hours before the start at kuhanje@center-rog.si.

We look forward to your company and creating together!