Com mais de 800 anos, o chocolate está profundamente entrelaçado com a história indígena de Oaxaca, no México. Germán Santillán, TED Fellow, fala sobre o seu trabalho para reviver  técnica Mixtec usada para preparar esta delícia antiga, formando uma nova geração de agricultores locais — ajudando a criar oportunidade económica e preservar um legado delicioso ao mesmo tempo.

Um sabor da antiga tradição do fabrico de chocolate do México 

A small village in Oaxaca has brought back centuries-old chocolate-making techniques, linking its heritage to modern economic opportunity. Once at risk of fading away, Mixtec methods for growing and preparing cocoa now empower local families, especially women, while producing chocolate from native bean varieties. In just five years, production jumped from 50 to over 1,800 kilograms, showing how ancestral wisdom can drive sustainable change. By uniting tradition and innovation, communities reclaim pride, preserve culture, and create livelihoods.

Reviving Ancient Chocolate Traditions Sparks Community Renewal

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Germán Santillán: Um sabor da antiga tradição do fabrico de chocolate do México 