The program will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co., 102 W. Columbia St. The event is free.
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Program coordinators Farhana Rauf and Cheryl Berry have gathered a variety of cultures including Pakistani, Indian, Arab, Greek, Scottish and American to contribute.
“It’s to celebrate our diversity and different cultures people may not be aware of in our town,” said Rauf. “Food is the best way to start a conversation.”
Rauf will also participate, contributing a Pakistani dessert called sheer khurma, made with semolina and milk. She’s eager to share her dish and try others and said this is the reason this particular program is one of the most popular Speaker Series programs with high attendance.
Participants and dishes will include Assumption Church (Greek food); Central Christian Church (cinnamon rolls) Northridge United Methodist Church (popcorn), First Baptist Church (Appalachian chicken casserole) and other items Discovery will be part of the fun, organizers say.
Having the program at the popular gathering place Mother Stewart’s will also make for a nice change as well, according to Rauf.
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This program will not have a formal presentation but informational slides, the food and hopefully conversation in better understanding the various cultures, which may lead visitors to check out one of the Peace Network’s future monthly programs that help promote better understanding of our various cultures through a range of topics. This year’s theme is “Sharing our Roots – Growing Springfield Together – My Story, Your Story, Our Story.”
“It’s very simple. We just want people to meet and greet each other and enjoy food together,” said Rauf.
For more information, go to springfieldohio.gov/global-education or contact Nancy Flinchbaugh at 937-324-7696.
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