RAWALPINDI: A three-day Regional Food Festival titled ‘Bukhara food Festival’ began at Peral Continental lawns to bring famous dishes of the country and regional under one roof.

Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Ali inaugurated the festival along with Pearl Continental Hotel Rawalpindi General Manager Rashid Banday.

Thefestivalwas largely attended by the diplomats and residents of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

Traditional cuisines from across the country displayed at different stalls and special traditional sitting was arranged to depict the four provinces culture.

There are also a lot of kids’ activities including face painting, jumping castle, and more. The Bukhara Food Festival will continue on Sunday.

The food festival has live traditional Pakistani food stations, serving delicious local delicacies, soups, salads, lassi and desserts.

Perfect weather and ambience provided an ideal weekend outing to families to eat great food, while enjoying live music by Ustad Raees Ahmed Khan.

Punjab Stall was represented with Lasi and Saag and Maki ki Roti. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa dishes include Chapli Kebab and barbeque of mutton and beef, Sindh stall presented Biryani and Haleem while Sajji and Dum Pukht displayed at Balochistan stall.

Different salads and desserts like Suji ka Halwa, Panjeeri and other things were put on the separate stalls. Fruits of the four provinces were also presented in separate stall.

“Thisfestivalis the presentation of the culture and cuisines of all the regions of our country, portraying authentic rituals and giving the world a message of peace and festivity,” said an official of the private hotel.

Through regionalfoodfestival, he said that we intend to welcome the cold and chilly winters, farewell summers and signify appetising cuisines for the residence of the twin cities, giving families memories to cherish.

Published in Dawn, November 21st, 2021