By Natasha Fujimoto
The saying goes, to truly understand a culture you have to taste it, and this was certainly the goal behind Greater Shepparton Secondary College’s Harmony Day Food Safari recently as Year 11 and 12 hospitality students cooked up a global menu to share with 150 of their most deserving peers.
Presenting dishes that reflected just a small portion of the school’s vibrant cultural diversity, the hospitality students drew upon their burgeoning skill and culinary flare to serve everything from bush relish and damper to biryani, pavlova, papadums and dolmas.
Presenting their menu at a function style sitting, the Food Safari event embodied the theme of belonging for everyone, and included cuisine from Iraq, Turkey, Greece, India, The Congo, France, New Zealand, Australia, North America and First Nation’s bush tucker.
The food safari was a great success, with students not only enjoying the delicious food but also learning about the different cultures and traditions behind each dish. The event was a testament to GSSC’s commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion, and the hard work and dedication of the hospitality students who made it all possible.
Overall, GSSC’s efforts to promote multiculturalism and diversity are a valuable contribution to building a more harmonious and inclusive society and are deserving of recognition and support.
