Food for Thought
This series of events uses food and drink as a catalyst for conversation about the cultures reflected on the tables and streets of Mumbai, addressing local and global issues of nutrition, food production, food security, and safety.
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Sunday, December 16
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Dec 16 at 5:30 pm
How do Mumbai consumers actually connect with the producers of their food, and vice versa? Pick up produce at a festive food bazaar with music and entertainment, meet local farmers, and join us as we examine these questions through a panel discussion.
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Sunday, December 23
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Dec 23 at 11 am
Join local experts in small groups around the city to explore Mumbai’s local spice trails in four distinct neighborhoods.
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Dec 23 at 4 pm
Participate in a tour of aromatic spices and masalas, and engage in conversation with food experts from various communities over a cup of chai at the Lab.
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Friday, December 28
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Dec 28 at 4 pm
Join practical urban farming workshops and a discussion about how integrating food education into schooling could help ensure a more sustainable urban food system for the future.
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Thursday, January 3
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Jan 3 at 6 pm
“Girnichi Chav”—A Taste of the Mills!
A melting pot for migrants, Mumbai’s mill communities once sparked a remarkable system of food distribution and a unique cuisine that fused diverse flavors and traditions. In this “Food and Memory” event, we explore women’s histories in the mill-worker community, and look at how their individual and collective lives shaped the flavors of this city.
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Sunday, January 13
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Jan 13 at 6 pm
Learn about the Koli struggle firsthand and discuss solutions, while immersing yourself in the rich Koli culture in this evening of singing, storytelling, dancing, sharing, and of course, eating.
