Le Cordon Bleu CEO Talks about the Beauty of Cultural Integration

On November 8th 2024, as a bridge for international dialogue, the 9th Shanghai Dialogue Summit Forum —— 2024 Shanghai International Art Book Fair opens at the Shanghai Tower！

Industry professionals and scholars gathered around hot topics such as cultural relics and artworks, art publishing, and cultural globalization to jointly explore the future direction of culture and art, opening a feast of ideological collision and intelligent integration!

The Shanghai Dialogue Summit Forum kicks off
Le Cordon Bleu International CEO Talks about the Beauty of Cultural Integration

Mr. André Cointreau, President & CEO of Le Cordon Bleu attended the summit forum. He had an in-depth dialogue with Xie Dingwei, Director of Dongyi Art Museum, Wu Jing, Director of Rodin Art Center, Zhang Jun, President of Shanghai Theatre Academy Opera School, and Myriam Ke, Artistic Director of ICICLE, on the theme of "Art China France: Cultural Integration and Learning between China and France".

At the forum, Mr. André Cointreau, President & CEO of Le Cordon Bleu, led the audience into the glorious history of Le Cordon Bleu's 129th anniversary with his profound cultural knowledge and unique insights into culinary arts.

Mr. André Cointreau stated that Le Cordon Bleu International has always regarded food as a bridge for cultural exchange, fully showcasing the unique charm of French cuisine and gourmet culture through different platforms, deepening the interconnection and intercommunication of Chinese and French culinary cultures. He emphasized, "As the intersection of Chinese and Western civilizations, Shanghai's unique historical background, superior geographical environment, and diverse cultural background provide an excellent platform for Le Cordon Bleu to deeply integrate with local ingredients and culinary culture, and cultivate culinary talents with cross-cultural perspectives and competitiveness.

On the forum, Mr. André Cointreau mentioned with pride and enthusiasm the banquets held by Le Cordon Bleu in China and the large number of talents it has cultivated. He described in detail how French chefs skillfully integrate elements of Chinese and French cuisine, showcasing the tireless efforts and unique contributions of Le Cordon Bleu in promoting cultural exchanges between China and France.

This sub forum is not only a deep collision of cultures, but also a beautiful witness to the friendship and cooperation between China and France. In the future, Le Cordon Bleu will continue to uphold its passion and pursuit of culinary arts, and contribute more to promoting cultural exchanges between China and France through the integration and interaction of food and art.