In an Adelaide first, the Halal Food Festival will take over Victoria Square this weekend, celebrating multicultural cuisines from more than 30 vibrant cultures from all around the world.
Food enthusiasts and cultural explorers are in for a treat with the free two-day festival, which will showcase the largest variety of cuisines offered in a local food festival and people can explore the world through flavoursome tastes and smells.
Halal cuisine is steeped in tradition and embraces the principles of the Muslim faith. The festival invites people from all walks of life to get a delicious taste of culture from all over the world and experience entertainment for the whole family.
Halal is the classification as being permissible in the Muslim faith, and wholesome. Learning about Halal food also gives people a greater understanding and appreciation of the customs and beliefs of the Muslim community.
Creative Director and spokesman, Mohammed Hassan, says Halal Food Fest is an event for everyone to embrace as they explore the city in winter, with entertainment on offer for the whole family.
“The Halal Food Fest has been created to deliver a unique culinary experience for the entire state of South Australia, allowing the community to get a delicious taste of culture from every corner of the world right here in our own backyard.” says Mohammed.
“I’m sure there are people curious about what halal food is, and to be honest, most people actually eat halal food already, especially at their favourite restaurants.”
The festival will fun from late in the morning to night time, so you can choose to head out while the sun’s out or explore under the stars.
Stalls with different cuisines on offer will fill the square including Moroccan, Syrian, Pakistani, Afghan, Greek, Indian, Lebanese, Turkish, Bosnian, Ethiopian, Thai, Vietnamese and Korean.
So mark your calendars for the Halal Food Festival, which is an invitation to embrace diversity, explore new cultures and celebrate the flavours of the world during a treat for the senses.
WHAT: Halal Food Festival.
WHERE: Victoria Square.
WHEN: Friday and Saturday, 11am – 10pm.
PRICE: Free.
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