Multi-Cultural Food Festival “Food Fiesta” by the Language Students: A Celebration of Culinary Diversity and Active Learning Experience

The Department of Languages, Cultural Studies, and Performing Arts of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences recently hosted a vibrant Multi Cultural Food Festival on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 at the University premises. Organized by the five language student associations within the Department, the festival celebrated the rich and diverse cultural food heritage of French, Hindi, Japanese, Chinese, and Sanskrit languages.

The food fiesta as a part of the continuous assessments and the active learning experience of the university students was aimed to promote cultural exchange and understanding through the sharing of food and provided a valuable opportunity for students and staff to immerse themselves in and appreciate the food and drinks of various cultures. Headed by Prof. Nilanthi Rajapakshe, the event was coordinated by Senior Lecturers Rev. Meepitiye Seelarathana, Dr. Wajira Gunasena, Dr. Samanthika Lokugamage, Lecturers Ms. Charitha Liyanage, Ms,Thilini Ranasinghe, Ms.Piyumi Amarasinghe, Mr. Sunil Shantha, Rev.Balangoda Ananda . Rev.Dhammasoma, and Ms. Ashvini Perera.