Bahutva Karnataka to host food and cultural event in Bengaluru

The invite-only event — Bahutva Bhojana — is expected to take place on Saturday, 26 November, from 4 pm in Bengaluru.

ByDeeksha Devadiga

Published Nov 25, 2022 | 6:53 PMUpdatedNov 25, 2022 | 8:12 PM

Bahutva Karnataka to host food and cultural event in Bengaluru

Civic rights group Bahutva Karnataka is organising a food event in Bengaluru to apparently celebrate the creativity and diversity of Karnataka.

The event — Bahutva Bhojana — is expected to take place on Saturday, 26 November, from 4 pm.

Bahutva Karnataka activist Advocate Vinay Sreenivasa told South First, “November 26 is Constitution Day, and one of the constitutional principles is plurality, which means Bahutva of a different faith, culture, and community being together”.

He added: “The event’s main aim is to get people from different diversity and backgrounds to come together and celebrate each other’s food and culture.”

Right to food means how do we respect each other’s food say the organizers. (Supplied)

The event is expected to be inaugurated by writer and activist DU Saraswati.

Following this, there will be poetry recitals, musical performances, plays and discussions on food.

Food and Nutrition

Dr Sylvia Karpagam will reportedly talk about busting myths around food and nutrition at the event.

Speaking to South First, Karpagam said, “We will discuss what science says about food habits and choices. Many cultures have been following food habits at are aligned with scientific reasons and factors.”

She added: “There will be a discussion about the nutritional aspect along with the politics around food, and how it affects the minorities and the backward class in the country.”

A discussion on food nutrition will be held at the event. (Supplied)

Karpagam, also a part of the Bahutva Karnataka, said, “Bahutva celebrates diversity, be it religion, sexual orientation, food, or culture. It’s a celebration of the diverse nature of human beings.”

Mentioning another reason for organising the event, Sreenivasa said, “Of late, there has been a lot of attack on particular food cultures and we have a massive malnutrition crisis which is growing and needs to be addressed. The right to food is being curtailed.”

He added: “We might not all consume the same food or have the same food habits, but we are trying to say everybody’s food culture is to be respected.”

Those interested may register for the event by calling the contact numbers shared on the posters for the event.