There has been a lot of discussion lately here in Ōtepoti about something called “cultural appropriation”. It first came to my attention when a well-meaning friend starting objecting to our plan to have a “Gypsy Party” as part of a local festival, with Eastern European and Arabic influenced music, a performance by our local belly dancer troupe, and decoration to fit the theme.
We are delighted to have been invited by Slow Food Auckland to prepare and serve a meal celebrating the flavours of the South Pacific. Come along on Thursday 28 July for a delicious four course seafood feast and the inspiring story of the “rebirth” of a beautiful cuisine as told by Tracy Berno. Vegetarians and vegans are also welcome and will be cared and catered for.
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