Food is the ultimate element that connects individuals across globe under one umbrella. Despite the differences in creeds and cultures, people across the globe tend to enjoy the meal even if it’s not from their country or region. The diversity of our existence is defined mostly by our food habits and the cultural richness is upheld at a state of remarkable highness with food, which is always there in our happier and sadder times. Learning about the food cultures across the world is a knowledge extending activity which widens our thoughts about cultures alien to us.
Rotaract Club of Wellawatte along with Rotaract Club of Western Valley from RID 3201 decided to share the knowledge of their list of very own traditional food. Rotaract Club of Wellawatte prepared a list of iconic Sri Lankan foods and the Rotaract Club of Western Valley a list of amazing Indian cuisine. The project was planned to be held on 30th November 2020 from 7.00PM onwards via Google Meets online platform. An initial meeting was conducted along with the Rotaract Club of Western Valley to lay out a plan on how the project will be executed. The event started off at 7.00PM on the 30th November with the hosts Rtr.Liana Andrew from Rotaract Club of Wellawatte and Rtr.Shanmathi from Rotaract Club of Western Valley. President of the Rotaract Club of Western Valley, Rtr.Pugal welcomed everyone and started off the proceedings. As per the initial discussion the designated individuals shared the food experience with the members in the call.
Each of the clubs shared 5 food items each from their respective cultures which is closer to their hearts and cultures. Every one of them explained in detail how the food item is made and served. They also went on to explain the main occasions in which the particular food item is presented and the specific habits related to the the food. And also they mentioned how the particular food has plays a vital role in their day to day life. The event concluded with the President of the Rotaract Club of Wellawatte, Rtr.Evelyn, thanking everyone for their support in making this event a success. At the end of the session everyone who joined shared their experience of how knowledgeable the event was to understand the cultures and funnily how it has increased their hunger.