Elite of the Gemuseschnitzer himself arrives to the first European competition in Leipzig to a competition where special guests the Leipzig trade fair guests from 4 to 6 September 2011: Gemuseschnitzer from all over Europe have their first cross-border competition according to uniform guidelines. “The traditional Chinese art of vegetable carving has found many followers in Europe in recent years,” explains Ulrike Lange, Project Director of guest-show. “Cooking artistry clubs have formed in several countries, organised competitions according to its own rules. “At a meeting in November 2010, the assets, decided to found a European umbrella organisation – and as a first joint project was a ‘ European vegetable carving contest ‘ launched.” The competition of the Gemuseschnitzer held in the future all two years at different locations. First station is Leipzig, and for good reason: since the Saxony-based food artistic e.V.
– his character the only registered Club in The performances of Koch artists are Europe, dedicated to the fruit and vegetable carving – at the Leipzig guests in 2003 for the first time joined in action, a highlight for visitors and media. Spectacular actions such as the Guinness book record attempt to the world’s largest vegetable carving showpiece, the presentation of a life-sized Peacock or the alignment of an “original of Chinese vegetable carving competition” Leipziger Messe has become the well-known scene of German cooking artistry. The food artistic e.V., which has currently 50 members, is responsible together with the team of guest-show for the Organization of the “first European vegetable carving competition” in Leipzig. “The visitors can look forward to all three days of the fair, exciting and attractive performances”, promises Konstanze Topel, co-founder of the Association, and even successful cooking artist. “At least 50 different exhibits are every day to admire, a variety that has never existed!”, explains the Sales trainer, which represents the German Gemuseschnitzer of the European umbrella organisation.