The Nepali Embassy co-organizes the World Food Festival 2023 in South Africa

This food festival is a collaborative cultural initiative that showcases a rich variety of cuisines and culinary practices from these countries, including Nepal, and endeavors to promote global unity and solidarity through cultural diplomacy

The Embassy of Nepal in Pretoria, South Africa, is co-organizing the second edition of the World Food Festival 2023 at the Korean Cultural Centre (KCC), Pretoria, all through this week. The Embassy is co-organizing the event in partnership with KCC, The Diplomatic Society, and other diplomatic missions of the participating countries, the Embassy of Nepal said. This food festival is a collaborative cultural initiative that showcases a rich variety of cuisines and culinary practices from these countries, including Nepal, and endeavors to promote global unity and solidarity through cultural diplomacy.

In his remarks at the Opening Ceremony on Monday, June 26th, Ambassador Dan Bahadur Tamang spoke about unique but shared aspects of various cultures and stressed the importance of the event in uniting peoples from diverse social, geographical, and cultural spaces. While highlighting specialties of Nepali cultures that embody altruism, respect, and peaceful co-existence at their core, Ambassador Tamang urged the distinguished guests and visitors to enjoy Nepali cuisines such as Sel Roti, mixed potato pickle, Aloo Chop, meat, green tea, and coffee and also to learn cooking in separate cooking classes. Talking about various aspects of the cultures and cuisines of their respective countries, other ambassadors and high commissioners shared perspectives on the crucial role of cuisines in diplomacy and international relations.

At least 10 participants learned to cook Nepali Sel Roti and mixed potato pickles in the Cooking Experience Session of the event, the Embassy stated in a press release. Framed photos featuring cuisines from Brazil, Chile, Iran, the Philippines, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and Nepal are being put on display throughout the Festival. Over 300 visitors, including members of the diplomatic corps, officials of the South African Government, students, and media persons, are expected to observe and taste cuisine on the occasion. The Food Festival will conclude on Friday, June 30th._Rss

photo credit: Makalu Khabar

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