Indian Food Festival - A sensorial journey through flavours and culture

From left: Eksath Wijeratne, CEO of Browns Hotels & Resorts, Ankuran Dutta, Director of the Indian Cultural Institute and Thyaga Perera, General Manager of Excel World Restaurants

Excel World hosted its inaugural Indian Food Festival from 11th to 14th January, marking the beginning of a delightful culinary celebration. 
The event was graced by Dr. Ankuran Dutta, Director of the Indian Cultural Institute under the Indian High Commission, along with Eksath Wijeratne, CEO of Browns Hotels and Resorts. 
The event featured vibrant ethnic performances, including Bharatanatyam, Kathak and a captivating traditional Tamil drumming performance. Guests had the opportunity to engage in immersive interactive activities, including mouth-watering cooking demonstrations and artfulhenna stalls, further enhancing the entire aesthetic experience.
The four-day festival featured Chef Chindhu Thankachan, a talented Banquet Chef and Chef Sanjib Jana, a seasoned Senior Chef de Partie specialising in North Indian Cuisine from the renowned O by Tamara, Trivandrum, India. 
With years of expertiseand a strong foundation in regional Indian cooking, both chefs brought an unmatched level of expertise to the celebrations. Together, they introduced a delicious array of traditional Indian dishes, showcasing the diverse culinary heritage of India. Guests enjoyed live cooking stations, regional cuisines, delectable dessertsand traditional Indian beverages—all prepared by chefs who had travelled from India to present their skills.
For the first time at Excel World, a fiesta such as this brought together the best of authentic Indian cuisine, vibrant culture and captivating entertainment hosted in a family-friendly space while offering an exceptional dining journey for guests of all ages. The event additionally featured a Thai Pongal celebration, adding a livelyethnic element to the festivitiesmaking it the perfect destination for guests seeking a memorable and immersive experience.