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 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.