What is the “Salon du Saké“? 23 September 2015 – Posted in: Homepage

  • A Tasting Event for Saké and other Japanese drinks
    • Attendance by all French Market importers and distributors, major European market players as well as many producers
    • A Showcase for Brands, Products and Companies
    • An introduction to the world and culture of Saké and Japanese drinks through various objects and activities surrounding it (handicraft, tourism, books, etc.)

 

  • An opportunity to network, exchange ideas and learn
    (more than 30 lecturers in 2013) through numerous:

    • Master Classes
    • Panel Discussions
    • Conferences
    • Workshops
    • Business Meetings

 

  • Cultural Activities and Entertainment
    • Traditional Saké barrel opening ceremony (KAGAMI BIRAKI)
    • Japanese Music (in 2013 : Taiko, Shamizen, etc.) and other artistic or cultural performances
    • New 2015 program to be announced

 

  • Qualified targeted visitors
    • International Attendance from 21 Nations (2013) aware of France’s global reputation for quality of food and alcoholic beverages
    • Professionals (buyers, decision makers, journalists, etc.):
    • Food and Alcohol professionals (Sommeliers, Restaurant Owners, Wine Shops, Bartenders, Gastronomy and Hotel School Teachers) and future professionals (students, apprentices, young sommeliers), tomorrow’s decision makers
    • Media Professionals and Journalists always in search of new trends and new tastes and flavours to introduce to their audience
    • Consumers :
      • Demanding amateurs in search of good quality products and meaning, early adopters or trendsetters, with a strong influence on their friends and networks
      • All Saké aficionados