NITN | @notintownlive | 08 Aug 2018, 07:12 am
Toronto: From biryani to samosas, sweets to hakka noodles, you name it, they had it.
Nathan Philips Square of Toronto on Aug 5 turned into a delectable Indian food street that drew thousands of visitors from all over the region, celebrating the diversity that Canada epitomizes.
.jpg)
Organized by the Young Canadian Alliances and School of Flavours, Taste of India Food Festival was an instant hit with children and adults alike. Serpentine queues were witnessed at most of the food stalls, and people didn’t mind waiting.
.jpg)
The festival this year had about 100+ different Indian cuisines with all the participant food vendors offering a sample plate of their most popular dishes for just under $10.
Despite heat the spirit of the festival was in no way dampened. People young and old, of all nationalities colourfully attired, filled the festive place with joy, with everyone busy eating their favorite dishes.
.jpg)
Samantha from Markham, who came to the festival with her friend Jimmy, said, “I love Indian food and I am literally spoilt for choice here. I would try at least five to six dishes.”
Teong Chang, who lives in British Columbia and has come to Toronto to visit a friend, sounded very excited: “When I heard about the event from my friend, I didn’t want to miss it. I am glad I came.”
.jpg)
Consul General of India Dinesh Bhatia lit the ceremonial lamp and greeted the crowd and asked everyone to be present at the India Day parade on August 19.
Children from Reign Yash Dance group dazzled the stage, performing on peppy Bollywood beats. Yash Koppala and his team’s performance drew thunderous applause from the visitors gathered there.
.jpg)
The unique feature of this festival is that it was a street food festival. Street food culture is a relatively fresh idea in Canada.
In a relaxed, happy, and joyful environment producers, manufacturers, food vendors and restaurants showcased what they have with an opportunity for interaction, communication and shared experiences, the keys to understanding different cultures.
.jpg)
Taste of India left a fond and lingering aftertaste for the hundreds who came to take a trip down Indian food street in Toronto.
(Reporting by Sayantan Banerjee and Asha Bajaj with Satarupa Biswas)
- Oudh 1590 introduces diabetic-friendly Biryani in Kolkata
- Memory on a plate: I want to demystify Indian cooking, says Kolkata-born British chef Asma Khan
- Three Tables, One Journey – India’s Culinary Heritage Served in Dubai
- CONVERSATION: Indian firms are seeking French-proficient engineers, says Alliance Francaise du Bengale head Nicolas Facino
- Firpo’s: Remembering a slice of colonial Calcutta’s nightlife
- Sri Lanka: An offbeat itinerary in a destination for all seasons
- Planet Word museum: Washington DC's ode to power of language
- In crust you trust: Pizzeria Paradiso in Washington DC’s Georgetown is mood-lifter
- Of Paris, a chronic pain and a pivotal friendship: Frida Kahlo meets Mary Reynolds at the Art Institute of Chicago
- Taiwan: An island full of surprises beckons
Malaysia Airlines will expand its South India network by adding more flights on the Kuala Lumpur–Trivandrum route to meet rising demand, the airline said. From September 12, the carrier will operate five weekly services, with daily flights to start from December 1.
IndiGo has expanded its codeshare agreement with KLM, the Netherlands’ national airline, providing its passengers with enhanced access to destinations across Europe and the United Kingdom through KLM’s network, the airline said.
Etihad Airways and Azul Brazilian Airlines have signed a frequent flyer partnership, allowing members of Etihad Guest and Azul Fidelidade programme to earn and redeem loyalty points across both airlines.