Forès celebrates traditional gastronomy with the Festa de lo Mandongo

The local festival on March 1st will showcase traditional pork processing and communal dining in Conca de Barberà.

Generic image of a traditional meal with pork products and rustic bread.
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Generic image of a traditional meal with pork products and rustic bread.

The village of Forès is set to host the Festa de lo Mandongo on Sunday, March 1st, at the local multifunctional building, celebrating centuries-old culinary traditions.

The event kicks off at 9:00 AM with a traditional breakfast featuring herring and chocolate with toast. At 10:00 AM, the live demonstration of lo mandongo begins, where attendees can observe the artisanal process of preparing pork products following historical local methods.
A communal lunch will be served at 2:00 PM, featuring a menu of salad with romesco sauce and fried pork with beans. Participants will also receive a commemorative plate and a gift pack of local products as part of their registration.
Registration is open until February 26th or until capacity is reached. Tickets are priced at 35 euros for adults and 20 euros for teenagers aged 12 to 16. Bookings can be made by calling 683 447 206.