On the eve of the start of chiles en nogada season, Puebla Governor Alejandro Armenta Mier appeared this Tuesday to celebrate the launch of this state’s signature dish.
He was accompanied by Puebla’s head of tourism development, Carla López Mayo; the Secretary of Rural Development, Ana Laura Altamirano; the Secretary of Economy and Labor, Victor Gabriel Chedraui; Hilda Cruz López, cultural promoter of activities promoting development and restoring the social fabric of the municipality of Calpan; and Natalie Hoyos López, general director of the Information and Communication System.
Governor Alejandro Armenta highlighted the importance of this food, which is of utmost importance in Puebla.
López Mayo indicated that this season is very important at the state level, as it is a dish that is not only eaten, but experienced. An estimated 4.5 million chiles are expected to be sold this season, starting July 16th and continuing through September. This could generate an economic impact of more than 2 billion pesos, benefiting producers, restaurants, and tourism in general.
“It is a season where it is important to know why chile en nogada is from Puebla and about its cultivation in San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Calpan, and the Izta-Popo region. Furthermore, it is important to know that all the products are endemic to Puebla. What is very important is to try them in Puebla,” emphasized the head of tourism development.
For her part, Hilda, a representative of a cooperative in Calpan where more than 150 people work, thanked the government and the media for their publicity, as this dish was merely a family tradition 30 years ago and is now a national dish known throughout the world.
“It’s more than just a dish. I invite everyone to analyze it, experience it, and discover it. If the government recognizes us as part of the state’s heritage, the next step is to guarantee the cultivation of the ingredients. The first one in danger of extinction is the poblano pepper, because climate change is affecting us in the countryside. It’s time and urgent to migrate from traditional to protected agriculture. Last year, hail that brought heavy rains damaged 10 hectares of this food, and this year it’s affected by excess water. Therefore, it’s time to work hand in hand with nature and the government,” he expressed.
Source: cronica
