On Sunday 12 November 2023, in the wonderful scenery of Prato della Valle in Padua, the LEGUMES CHE PASSION event will be held, organized by Veneto a Tavola, the Patavina Beekeepers Association in Padua. and promoted by the Municipality of Padua.
The large "LEGUMES OF ITALY" exhibition will be set up, with over 500 varieties of legumes from every Italian territory, including Slow Food Presidia and some ancient and rare ecotypes, each with its own descriptive sheet, to better understand and appreciate them.
Alongside the exhibition, some associations will dedicate themselves to the exchange of seeds for all enthusiasts, and some legume producers will also be present.
The large square will also host a market called BONTÀ & BENESSERE, with the sale of food products from various regions, honey, herbal, health and handicraft products.
The free workshop for children "Learning about legumes through play" will serve to raise awareness of young and old about the use of this food which is so important for our health and the environment, with the slogan "Let's fill the world with legumes".

Legumes promote biodiversity and reduce the use of pesticides in agriculture. They are low in fat and rich in fibre, an excellent vegetable protein source, and when combined with cereals they reach a composition of essential amino acids comparable to those of meat.
They cost little, are very nutritious and easily storable: LET'S CONSUME MORE!