The Newars are the indigenous inhabitants of Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley, a diverse community of Buddhists and Hindus who maintain rich ritual traditions that preserve some of the earliest forms of South Asian religiosity. Newar civilization, which grew out of the Valley’s rich alluvial soil, is inseparable from its agricultural roots and culinary traditions. Held on the occasion of the annual ‘Samaya Baji’ food celebration, local members of the Canadian Newar Guthi will explain the centrality of food in Newar ritual and cultural life. Hosted in the kitchen-classrooms of the Culinaria Research Centre (UTSC), participants will be taught to prepare a number of staple recipes, and sample the numerous dishes that comprise the Samaya Baji feast.
Attendance is limited, be sure to register to secure your spot! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/samaya-baji-at-utsc-an-evening-of-newar-ritual-and-culinary-culture-tickets-49369150458
Co-Sponsored by the Canadian Newa Guthi, Ho Centre for Buddhist Studies, & the Culinaria Research Centre
