9 events for foodies
This year’s Refugee Festival Scotland line-up features flavours from around the world. Here are nine mouth-watering events for anyone who enjoys food.
1. Mastering New Flavours and Recipes
When: 10am-3pm on Saturday 15 June
Where: Common Village, Glasgow
Join Africa Delice on a journey of culinary exploration. Sample delicious food, pick up new techniques at the cross-cultural cooking exchange and discover how to create global flavours at a hands-on workshop led by skilled chefs.
When: 11am-4pm on Tuesday 18 June
Where: The Simmers Centre, Aberdeen
A ‘fine piece’ is Aberdonian for a sweet treat. People rebuilding their lives in the city will be creating their own fine pieces at CFINE’s Community Kitchen. Head over for a taste of home-cooked dishes from Afghanistan, Eritriea, Ethiopia, Kurdistan and more.
When: 11am-2pm on Wednesday 19 June
Where: Townhead Village Hall, Glasgow
Join Cross Ethnic for a community meal with a difference and enjoy delicious and diverse flavours from seven countries around the globe.
4. Dumfries International Street Food Festival
When: 10am-4pm on Saturday, 22 June
Where: Dock Park, Dumfries
Head on over to Dock Park for a food-focussed celebration of cultures and cuisines from around the world. Browse stalls selling delicious street food and sample flavours from Syria, Yemen, Ukraine and more!
5. Community Meal – وجبة مجتمعية
When: 11.30am-1.30pm on Thursday, 20 June
Where: St Rollox Church, Sighthill, Glasgow
North Glasgow Community Food Initiative are holding a Community Meal on World Refugee Day. This celebration is open to everyone and there’s no need to book. Just turn up on the day to meet new friends and enjoy some delicious food which reflects the cultural diversity of the local area.
6. All You Knead is Love – العجن هو الحب
When: 11am-2pm on Friday, 21 June
Where: Garnethill Multicultural Centre, Glasgow
Glasgow ESOL Forum and Central and West Integration Network invite you to break bread with them at a special community celebration. Discover bread recipes from around the world, enjoy a delicious community meal and see a live bread-making demonstration. Cook books containing recipes and stories from community members will be available to buy.
7. Multicultural Food Festival – مهرجان الأكلات حول العالم
When: 1.30-5pm on Saturday, 22 June
Where: Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Edinburgh
Join the Inclusive North African Community in Edinburgh for a multicultural food experience. Meet people rebuilding their lives in Scotland and delight your taste buds with dishes from around the world prepared by chefs from refugee backgrounds.
When: 2-4pm on Saturday 16 June
Where: Garnethill Synagogue, Glasgow
Head over to The Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre to create comic strips about your origin story, learn about Scotland’s refugee history and try making your own Challah bread.
9. Home and Hospitality: Exploring food and pottery making
When: 11am-4pm on Sunday, 23 June
Where: Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Food shapes memory and cultural identity. It brings people together through shared experience. This double workshop explores the cultural significance of food.
In the morning, Paria Goodarzi will host a tie-dye and monoprint workshop using natural food dyes on tote bags. The afternoon session, led by Ruth Impey, will invite participants to reflect on foods that are important to them before having a go at inlaying a contrasting slip into a clay tile.
