Bill Text: NY K00641 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 641

Introduced

Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 26-27, 2023, as Peruvian Gastronomy Weekend in the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-06-06 - adopted [K00641 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00641-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 641

BY: M. of A. Ramos

        MEMORIALIZING  Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaim
        August 26-27, 2023, as Peruvian  Gastronomy  Weekend
        in the State of New York

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with
its time-honored traditions, to  recognize  and  pay  tribute  to  those
events  which  foster  ethnic  pride and enhance the profile of cultural
diversity which strengthens the fabric of the communities  of  New  York
State; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
memorialize  Governor  Kathy  Hochul  to proclaim August 26-27, 2023, as
Peruvian Gastronomy Weekend in the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, SUMAQ Peruvian Food Festival 2023, which  is  commemorating
its  11th  Anniversary, will also take place during this same weekend at
the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, New York;  for  11  years,
except  2020  and 2021 due to COVID-19, the SUMAQ Peruvian Food Festival
has enticed Long Islanders and visitors with the tantalizing  aromas  of
Peruvian gastronomy; and

  WHEREAS,  Under  the luminous leadership of Director Vicky Diaz, the
SUMAQ Peruvian Food Festival has become  one  of  the  most  anticipated
events of the year, attracting food enthusiasts from all over the United
States; and

  WHEREAS,  Peruvian cuisine reflects local practices and ingredients,
including influences from the indigenous population including  the  Inca
and  cuisines  brought  in with immigrants from Europe (Spanish cuisine,
Italian cuisine, German cuisine), Asia  (Chinese  cuisine  and  Japanese
cuisine) and West Africa; and

  WHEREAS, Without the familiar ingredients from their home countries,
immigrants  modified  their  traditional  cuisines  by using ingredients
available in Peru; the four traditional staples of Peruvian cuisine  are
corn,  potatoes  and  other  tubers,  Amaranthaceaes (quinoa, kaniwa and
kiwicha) and legumes (beans and lupins); the Spanish added  rice,  wheat
and meats (beef, pork and chicken); and

  WHEREAS, Many traditional foods, such as chancho al palo, chancho al
cilindro,  rocoto  relleno,  anticuchos,  cuy  crocante, chichi de jora,
Peruvian maki's, raspadillas, seco de  cabrito,  picarones,  ceviche  de
pescado,  tiraditos  de  pescado,  chicharrones  de pota, caldo de mote,
juane de yuca, cecina con tacacho and chaufa con  cecina,  are  part  of
this celebrated culture; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Festival  and  APEGA, Peru's gastronomic association,
strives to help diffuse Peruvian cuisine and culture in  New  York,  and
showcase  the diversity of Peruvian gastronomy as well as talented chefs
who are innovating and taking ancient flavors to a new level; and

  WHEREAS, Some of the 20 vendors  include,  participating  chefs  and
restaurants,  such  as, La Caja China, Kankachos Tinajani, Casa Mendoza,
El Rescate Restaurant, El Pregon Restaurant, Daniel's Catering  Peruvian
Food,  La  Matarina  Restaurant,  Sushito  Box  Restaurant,  Santa Brasa
Restaurant,  Gold  Leaf  Bakery,  Chevicheria Piscis, Saltenas La Unica,
Carpita  del  Sabor  Restaurant,  Amazonas  Restaurant,  David   Castro,
Veronica Barraza and Mariluz Saez; and

  WHEREAS,  Chef Diego Cerdan Linares of Andrea Sambra Catering is the
2023, SUMAQ Peruvian Food Festival Chef of the Year; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to sampling delicious Peruvian  food,  festival
attendees  will  also enjoy musical performances, Peruvian folk dancing,
Salsa and Bachata lessons, and artisan vendors; and

  WHEREAS,  A  cherished  event,  the  SUMAQ  Peruvian  Food  Festival
provides  a  uniquely warm environment that attracts all different types
of people who come to taste the authenticity of Peruvian food and  enjoy
its heritage; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  intent  of this Legislative Body to recognize
those important events which remind us of the rich and diverse  heritage
of our great State and Nation; and

  WHEREAS,  Events  which  celebrate diversity and peace contribute to
fulfilling our Nation's great legacy of equal opportunity for  all,  and
do  so  profoundly enhance our shared commitment to freedom and justice;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
memorialize  Governor  Kathy  Hochul  to proclaim August 26-27, 2023, as
Peruvian Gastronomy Weekend in the State of New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York; and Vicky Diaz, Director, SUMAQ Peruvian Food Festival 2023.