Baku: The Embassy of India in Azerbaijan organized a grand Indian Food Festival at the Embassy premises in Baku this week. Diverse Indian cuisines, cultural performances, and diplomatic engagements highlighted the event.
The day-long event brought together the rich flavors, colors, and cultural heritage of India, attracting a large and enthusiastic gathering. The festival was graced by the presence of several Ambassadors and members of the Diplomatic Corps, senior Azerbaijani officials, members of the Parliament of Azerbaijan, prominent figures from the business community, media representatives, members of the Indian community in Azerbaijan, as well as local Azerbaijani citizens and the international diaspora.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Abhay Kumar said that Indian cuisine reflects India's age-old civilization and its philosophy of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' -- treating the guest as God. He described food as an expression of love, care, generosity, and cultural identity, and noted that the festival strengthens cultural and people-to-people bonds between India and Azerbaijan, as well as with all friendly nations.
