The documentary series Fogón, Pasión y Sabor, featuring Unicauca professors Carlos Muñoz Bermeo from the History Department, Alba Lucia Pedraza from the Education and Pedagogy Department, and Carlos Humberto Illera from the Anthropology Department, has been nominated for the India Catalina Awards in the category of Best Community Channel Production. To win this recognition, we hope to count on your vote!

https://youtu.be/YkqSVjRiJow

This documentary series, consisting of 3 episodes, offers a unique experience in which Professor Carlos Humberto Illera embarks on a journey to explore three of the gastronomic treasures of our department: the Munchilla rice and rooftop herbs from Guapi, the Almaguer panela melcocha, and the Popayán maize carantanta. In this flavorful journey, we will also meet three traditional cooks: Oliva Hoyos, Teófila Betancourt, and Rocío Rosero, women who have been dedicated to preserving these culinary riches in their municipalities and who, on this occasion, accompany Professor Illera on a journey full of tradition and aromas through the Caucan kitchens.

Thus, this audiovisual production, which is an original idea by Marco Paredes Manzano, boasts a great team, including Unicauca talent such as Professor Carlos Muñoz Bermeo, who crafted the script for this story; Professor Alba Lucia Pedraza from the production side; and, as already mentioned, Professor Illera, who adds a special touch to the series with his gastronomic expertise. With its Unicauca seal, you shouldn’t miss this production which, with everyone’s help, could win an India Catalina Award. Such a prize would not only boost young people who dream of creating their own productions but also help preserve the historical and cultural heritage of traditional Caucan cuisine while promoting tourism in our department.

How to Vote

• First, go to the website: https://premiosindiacatalina.com/
• Once there, select "Elección nominados público general" (General Public Nominee Selection).
• Next, register by creating a user account with your name and email address. It’s super easy!
• Activate your account using the email address you registered with.
• After completing the previous step, return to the main page, go to "Elección nominados público general," select "Mejor Producción Canal Comunitario" (Best Community Channel Production), and search for Fogón, Pasión y Sabor. Click the ‘Votar’ (Vote) button to cast your vote.

This process will take no more than 5 minutes, and by doing so, you will be contributing to the recognition of this audiovisual production from southwestern Colombia. What a great opportunity for us all to help change the negative perception of the Cauca department due to the armed conflict.

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The University of Cauca is proud to support and promote projects like Fogón, Pasión y Sabor because they not only highlight the cultural and gastronomic richness of our region but also provide a platform for local talent. The nomination of this documentary series for the India Catalina Awards is a recognition of the hard work and dedication of everyone involved, especially the three professors from our institution who have contributed with their expertise and passion. We are excited about this nomination and look forward to continuing to foster initiatives that enhance the identity and talent of our Unicauca community. Plus, if you are a food lover like us, you will love this documentary series.

For more information:

Anthropology Program

 Email: antropo@unicauca.edu.co