World Heritage Week opens on a thoughtful culinary note
World Heritage Week commenced with lectures exploring Bengali cuisine's complex identity. Experts revealed how caste, class, and migration shaped its evolution, challenging the notion of a singular "Bengali" dish. Discussions highlighted how food, like Chhanar Dalna, becomes a symbol of cultural purity and belonging, often overlooking its global origins and continuous transformation.
World Heritage Week commenced with lectures exploring Bengali cuisine's complex identity. Experts revealed how caste, class, and migration shaped its evolution, challenging the notion of a singular "Bengali" dish. Discussions highlighted how food, like Chhanar Dalna, becomes a symbol of cultural purity and belonging, often overlooking its global origins and continuous transformation.
