Aimed at promoting the state’s cuisine and the quintessence of Kerala-style cooking across the world, Kerala Tourism has launched an international competition titled “The Great Kerala Food Championship”.
Hon’ble Minister for Tourism Shri A P Anil Kumar said that the cuisine of the region was famous the world over for its unique taste and health benefits. “Be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian, the dishes of Kerala are known for their taste, healthiness and traditional preparation procedures. The championship is aimed at spreading the uniqueness of our cuisine among the people within the country and world over,” he added.
The participant has to submit online, a write up on his/her favourite dish or any story directly related to their experience with Kerala food. The article should be submitted to the website of Kerala Tourism through the contest page using the login id and password received at the time of registration.
“The Great Kerala Food Championship is designed to encourage people’s experiences with Kerala’s food in the form of an article written in English. The participants can submit articles on their Kerala cuisine experience or the recipes they like most. While submitting their favourite recipe, they must also write why they like it,” the Minister added.
“Kerala’s traditional cuisine has strong cultural influences. Through this competition, we aim to make the variety of tradititonal Kerala recipes a hit among people across the world,” Shri. S. Harikishore, Director, Department of Tourism, said.
The contest will close on March 15, 2014. It is open to people anywhere in the world who have completed the age of 18 years (born on or before 01.01.1996). One needs to visit the website of the tourism department www.keralatourism.org/foodchampionship to register their name and participate in the contest.
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