Preservation of Indigenous Food Heritage in Nepal
Documents food heritage in Nepal’s highlands, where climate change threatens traditional foraging and cooking. Women lead the effort to record recipes and practices across provinces.
| National Indigenous Women’s Federation will deliver this project, which focuses on diverse culinary practices in the highland regions of Nepal. Food heritage, foraging and associated cultural practices are intrinsically connected to the environment; changes in weather patterns including increased drought, heavy rain, and flooding as a result of climate change is severely impacting availability of resources vital to the continuation of this practice. To protect this heritage the project will document and record the indigenous food heritage and practices of communities across several provinces in Nepal. Women are the main carriers of this heritage and will have a leading role in identifying recipes and documenting activities. |
Project Details
Location: Nepal, Southern Asia, Asia
Organiser(s):
National Indigenous Women's Federation (NIWF)
Project partner(s): Natural Roots Pvt. Ltd.
Funder(s):
British Council Cultural Protection Fund in partnership with DCMS
Funding received: £50,000.00
Commencement Date: 04/2024
Project Status: Completed
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