Cultural food and drink events during the Olympics

July 23, 2012Posted in: Random

A number of countries in addition to sending athletes to London for the Olympics, have also chosen to set up cultural hubs in the city as well.

Showcasing their national stereotypes, and also acting as a useful base for their operations, some are quite small little things, but there are some quite sizeable affairs being set up to promote their holidays and businesses.

A list of the ones I am aware of below:

Most are free, although a few seem to be charging for entry, and if I read it correctly, the Dutch want your passport as well.

Personally, I think I will be trying out Switzerland, Austria, Denmark and Russia.

Africa	27th July ? 12th Aug
A village of stands presenting the cultural and artistic diversity of?the African continent through an exhibition area and a restaurant	Kensington Gardens
Austria	27th July ? 12th Aug
The Tirolean Alpine Garden, overlooking Trinity Square, will resemble an Alpine Hut serving traditional food and drinks.	Trinity House, Tower Hill
Belgium	27th July ? 12th Aug
Access to the Middle Temple grounds from 11am to 2am each day for ?5, with food/drink and entertainments. Free to Inner Temple with tourist displays 11am to 7pm.	Inner Temple, Fleet Street
Brazil	21st July ? 8th Sept.
An exhibition of contemporary Brazilian art and design that celebrates the nation?s rich cultural offering.	Somerset House
Czech Republic	27th July ? 12th Aug
A large space showing off the country, along with quite a lot of daily music events taking place.	Business Design Centre, Islington
Denmark	27th July ? 12th Aug
A Danish universe of food, design, Viking history and entertainment ? with special events on set dates. Open 11am-10pm with some late nights.	St Katherine Dock, Wapping
France	27th July ? 12th Aug
Not sure what is happening, but whatever it is they are charging ?5 admission ? appears to be mainly French food and drink, displays ? and a chance to see inside this historic building.	Old Billingsgate Market, Tower Hill
Germany	26th July ? 12th Aug
Public viewing of the Games, German food and drinks, live music on stage every night. Free from noon to 5pm. ?10 from 5pm-1am.	Docklands Museum, Canary Wharf
Haiti	25th July ? 15th Aug
An exhibition promoting Haitain culture.	William Road Gallery, Islington
Holland	26th July ? 12th Aug
A range of displays, entertainments and the usual Olympic events. Entry is EUR10 and you will need a Passport for ID. Music events most evenings.	Alexandra Palace
Ireland	27th July ? 12th Aug
Visitors can watch all the live Olympic action on large screens, chill with a pint and a bite to eat, enjoy an abundance of live entertainment. Entry is ?10 (?15 after 6pm).	The Big Chill House, Kis Cross
Jamaica	3rd Aug ? 13th Aug
Open from 4pm-midnight, a variety of Jamaican cultural events including food, fashion shows and music. Also a Bob Marley exhibition and 50th independence anniversary festival.	Millennium Dome, Greenwich
Italy	27th July ? 12th Aug
An expo for Italian food and culture, along with displays of Fiat cars and artists.	QE2 Centre, Westminster
New Zealand	25th July ? 12th Aug
Food and drink with evening events on the square just behind the train station. Entry is ?5 excluding special events.	Granary Square, Kings Cross
Nigeria	20th July ? 12th Aug
The exchange at Nigeria House will also include films, Nigerian plays and poetry, Music from some of Nigeria?s top acts and exhibitions of Nigerian products, including arts and crafts.	Theatre Royal, Stratford
Russia	29th July ? 7th Aug
Picnic zones, performance spaces, sport activities area, pavilions, and exhibitions. Displays and events most days. A separate Sochi.Park offers more but costs ?18 entry.	Kensington Gardens
Switzerland	20th July ? 12th Aug
A range of free entertainments, along with traditional food/drink and several exhibitions.	Glaziers Hall, London Bridge

Source: http://www.ianvisits.co.uk/blog/2012/07/23/cultural-food-and-drink-events-during-the-olympics/

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