DT: FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD

This week we are going to start researching different

festivals around the world and what kinds of food they

might eat.

When considering international food culture and tradition,

factors that may affect the food eaten around the world

include:

• food availability

• cooking equipment, methods and skills

• religion

• special occasions

• beliefs e.g. vegetarianism

• culinary practices

• traditions

• festivals

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DIWALI

What foods are eaten on Diwali?

How else is Diwali celebrated?

Diwali is a five day Hindu religious festival, which is celebrated in

October/November. Diwali is a major holiday in India but it is also celebrated

by people in other countries where Hinduism is practised. Other religious groups

such as Jains and Sikhs celebrate their own versions of the holiday.

The word Diwali means “row of lights” and Diwali is often referred to as the

“festival of lights”.

Diwali is celebrated by:

• brightly decorating houses and temples

• setting off fireworks

• special religious ceremonies

• visiting friends and family to exchange gifts and food (such as mithai,

dried fruit, nuts or silver serving dishes)

• wearing new clothes

• gambling

• sending Diwali cards

• spring cleaning the home

EASTER

What foods are consumed at Easter?

CHALLENGE 1: Write some notes here on how you think Easter is celebrated?

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Write your notes on the Simnel Cake here….

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CHALLENGE 2: Watch the video on Chinese New Year and answer the questions

below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YA9fwm4s8M

How is Chinese New Year celebrated?

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What kinds of foods are eaten? What do they represent?

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CHALLENGE 3:

Have a go at cooking one of the following recipes to celebrate Chinese New

Year 2021.

VEGETABLE STIR FRY SERVES 4 PEOPLE OR SPRING ROLLS SERVES 4