AID Delhi Chapter - Brinjal Festival
I am No Lab Rat
Organizes A Unique "Brinjal Festival" at Delhi!!!!
Brinjal (baingan), is the king of vegetables which comes with its own crown! We, a set of volunteers from the “I am No Lab Rat” campaign, are organizing a day long event that will celebrate the diversity of Brinjals and contemplate our role in protecting it. Come and interact with Brinjal’s at Delhi to learn more about it’s culture
Venue: Dilli Haat, INA Market Opp
Date : 18th July, 2009
Time : 10:30 hours to 21:00 hours
The event would be inaugurated by a prominent celebrity!!!!
Why a Brinjal Festival?
With Bt-Brinjal on the verge of approval as the first GM food into Indian Food Chain, Genetically Modified (GM) food crops pose a grave threat to the diversity and to our health as consumers. There is also a threat to the traditional way of cultivation of brinjals so far in India. The Brinjal Festival is an attempt to bring a better consciousness and respect for our rich diverse food. We should make informed choices about food, one of our most fundamental rights.
What’s the plan for the day?
· Special subzis of Brinjal for you to savour.
· Cooking competition for innovative brinjal dishes [Interested participants are requested to register soon by sending a mail to iamnolabratdelhi@gmail.com OR by filling the form at the bottom].
· A quiz competition with Brinjal as the theme.
· Brinjal Diversity Exhibition showcasing varieties of brinjal from various parts of the country.
· Screening of Mahesh Bhatt’s film Poison on the Platter.
· Awareness campaign about GM foods and the risk to our health and environment. A photo exhibition on diversities of Brinjal.
· An exclusive Interview with Brinjal.
For any queries: E-mail: iamnolabratdelhi@gmail.com , aid.selva@gmail.com
Contact: Selva - +91-9891358457
Organized byConveying Collective of Delhi for I am No Lab Rat!
REGISTER FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE COOKING COMPETITION :
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