Contemplating on Cultures

Choose a specific culture’s cuisine that you are unfamiliar with and express your thoughts and feelings on trying it for the first time.

This prompt encourages exploration into unfamiliar territories and cultures. Delve into the sensory experience of the food – the taste, texture, smell and visual appeal – and how it contrasts with what you are used to. Discover the underlying traditions and meanings associated with the cuisine and use this as an avenue to appreciate cultural diversity.