The food in both of the countries is very different. People in India prefer home cooked meals prepared by their mothers or wives. Indian food has many spices which make it very flavourful. In many parts of this country, people are vegetarian due to religious preferences. In India, there are many dishes for different occasions and festivals. In different parts of this country, there are diverse cuisines according to each religion and culture. Indians live to eat, and enjoy their food very much with their families. In contrast, Canadian people prefer fast food, frozen food, and canned food. Since Canadians have busy scheduled lives, they prefer foods that are easy to put together. The Canadian population is widely multicultural. Therefore, a lot of foods in Canada, such as pizza, tacos and nachos, have been adopted from other countries. Canadians prefer cuisine that is mild in taste with few distinct flavours.…
Food is very much a part of culture around. The beliefs, practices, and trends in a culture affect its eating practices. The food families eat around the world is greatly affected by the culture that they are surrounded in. The family in a refugee camp in Chad is barely able to spend $1.50 on a weeks worth of food, yet a family in German is easily able to spend $500 in food. Such drastic differences in food type, cost, and quantity are caused by life around them.…
Few countries have diverse and ancient cultures. India’s can be tracked back for over 5,000 years. The success of the culture has been improved by the waves of migration, which they absorbed in their ways of life. It’s this variety that is a distinguished symbol in India. The religious,…
Anthropologist Marvin Harris tries to convey the reasoning behind India's problem involving starvation in his paper, India's Sacred Cow. To us Westerners it seems silly to have millions upon millions of people starving while such a tasty and nutritionally satisfying food source is wandering the streets. But who are we to truly judge what people do on the other side of the world think. These people were raised with totally different beliefs and share few if none of the same values that we do in America. What may be socially acceptable here may get you jailed in India. The differences are endless. Mr. Harris looks at it from a western point of view but is able to understand how their social structure allotted for their different perspective.…
South Asian women undertake this role of making the food for their families, they appreciate the traditions of the food created and served- keeping these traditions alive is important to them thus they consider it to be a significant part of their identity (Vallianatos and Raine, 2008). It is important to note the traditions of food which are upheld in relation to food are those of South Asian women’s mother in law’s tradition and how this is repeated and serves great importance within the South Asian home’s as it creates a sense of belonging for children’s identity, moreover it allows consistency in lives (Srinivas, and 2006). Srinivas (2006) has understood how many Indians in western countries use food as a means of re-identifying themselves with their Indian culture, moreover use food to embody their culture- when they meet up with their family the mother will cook the food which they grew up eating- this gives the mother a sense of pride and self-satisfaction because they are creating food which their children enjoy. Furthermore, Rockower (2014) recognises how feeding the stomach wins individual’s hearts- the way the women have produced the food will reflect the producers relationship with the consumer- this reaffirms the burden women’s identity is given through their production of…
Other unique differences are that feet are considered unclean and should not be pointed at anybody. Butler notes that business lunches are preferred to dinners’ and that Hindus do not eat beef and Muslims do not eat pork. It is important to remember this when a client is taken to lunch or dinner. Also another main cultural difference is that the head of a person should never be touched while in India. There are also a few rules to follow to be on the safe side while in…
Change what people eat and you change their lives. Food is all about the stories that define our lives. When it comes to the rhythms and symbols of faith, it's easy to see the role that food plays. Food also reflects what people believe about family and community life. Understanding the role of food in cultural and religious practice is an important part of showing respect and responding to the needs of people from a range of religious communities. However, it is important to avoid assumptions about a person’s culture and beliefs. In my West Indian culture food plays a major role. A huge part of Western India is cosmopolitan in its food habits, but there is still plenty of traditional fare to be had. The cuisine of the Caribbean is like a cultural patchwork quilt. Food in the Caribbean reflects both the best and worst of the Caribbean's history. On the positive side, Caribbean culture has been compared with a popular stew there called Callao. The stew analogy comes from the many different ethic groups peacefully maintaining their traditions and customs while blending together, creating a distinct new flavor. On the negative side, many foods and cooking techniques derive from a history of violent European conquest, the importation of slaves from Africa, and the indentured servitude of immigrants in the plantation system. Within this context, students and other readers will understand the diverse island societies and ethnicity through their food cultures. Island food culture is an essential component in understanding the Caribbean past and…
There are different kind of external factors influencing food habits and food culture. Geographical factor is one of those. People who live in different location will have different food habits and food culture. For example, people who live in cold region will tend to eat food that will keep them warm,…
While foods and tastes differ from place to place, the cultural importance of food exists the world over. Throughout history food has also played a pivotal role in the areas of race, gender and religion. From who grows the food to who prepares it, food has strongly been linked to the varying roles of men and women. Changes in farming and food production have invariably brought with them changes in what men and women are able to do, and not do. Race also tells a story to what they eat. For example, Italy pasta is served as a side dish, whereas in in America, Italians serve pasta as their main course. My Italian neighbor said it is because food was very expensive during early Italian immigration and pasta was very efficient. Therefore, they ate as much pasta to hold them up during the day. As for religion, what you can and cannot eat is an important way for people to connect with their deities and their religious communities. Whether we are man or woman, religious or not, or whatever race these issues impact the society in which we live.…
Central Idea: India is a fascinating country with diverse traditions related to their language, their costumes, and their cuisine.…
Indian cuisine is characterized by the use of various spices, herbs and other vegetables, and sometimes fruits grown in India and also for the widespread practice of vegetarianism in Indian society. Each family of Indian cuisine includes a wide assortment of dishes and cooking techniques. As a consequence, it varies from region to region, reflecting the varied demographics of the ethnically-diverse Indian subcontinent.…
The functions of food in cultures vary between cultures, but majority of the time plays a significant role. There are different beliefs and morals, religious and food rules/ etiquettes that are associated with food of different cultures. An example of a food belief/moral would be in China noodles represent longevity, therefore it should not to be broken off or bitten off but put all into your mouth to chew to swallow. Food has not only been applied in beliefs and morals, but also religion. This can be seen in the Buddhism, where vegetarian dietary is preferred for serious believers.…
The Meaning of Food is an exploration of culture through food. What we consume, how we acquire it, who prepares it, who’s at the table, and who eats first is a form of communication that is rich with meaning. Being Indian food is a prominent part of our culture. The varied spice involved in one dish very well defines my culture. Indians prefer their food spicy and most of the spices are very greatly flavored, colored and sometimes extremely spicy. For example, when someone talks about Indian food, you know they are because it’s mostly curry and it’s spicy. Since, India’s main religion is Hinduism, they mostly eat vegetarian. Therefore the vegetarian food available in India for me is one of the best. The non-vegetarian is equally good, because Indian beef/meat is one of the most tender meats there is.…
India is a vast country with various castes, creed, and colour hence a large number of festivals are celebrated in India in honour of their gods and goddesses. Since many communities exist here; the ways and method of celebrating these festivals also differ from state to state. But, the basic form of the belief behind their origin, the traditions and the excitement of celebrations is still the same for years. However, since India has a majority of Hindus, there is a preponderance of Hindu festivals.…
Indian culture is rich and diverse and as a result unique in its very own way. Our manners, way of communicating with one another, etc are one of the important components of our culture. Even though we have accepted modern means of living, improved our lifestyle, our values and beliefs still remain unchanged. A person can change his way of clothing, way of eating and living but the rich values in a person always remains unchanged because they are deeply rooted within our hearts, mind, body and soul which we receive from our culture.…