Lynda Chanwai-Earle experiences hands-on cuisine and culture from around the globe, in an interactive and bi-annual touring exhibition called The Migrating Kitchen currently on show at the Pataka Museum in Porirua, Wellington. The Iranian community in Wellington are featured in this story for some very accessible lessons in cooking and culture.
The Migrating Kitchen Exhibition runs to 25 September at Pataka Museum, Porirua, Wellington, with the upcoming Tongan and Argentinian communities being covered.
Co-ordinators Lobat Parsi and Aida Tavassoli.
Jennifer Bush Daumec And Anna Cottrell, Co-Founder Migrating Kitchen Exhibitions.
Farahmand Kamali, Iranian Kitchen.
Farahmand and his Mirza Ghasemi, Eggplant Omelette.
Aida Tavassoli introduces Iran Kitchen.
Children participating, Iran Kitchen.
Children Making Rice Cookies.
Lobat Parsi, Toot Mulberry Marzipan Dish, Iran Kitchen.
The Audience For The Iran Kitchen, Pataka Museum.
The Audience, Iran Kitchen.
Benham Writes Lynda's Name, Persian Script Demonstrations.
Persian Dancers In Traditional Costume.
Persian Dancers, Iran Kitchen Exhibition.
Persian Rugs and Weaving.
Persian Musicians Rahil Karkhaneh & Farzad Mohebbi.
Display In The Iran Kitchen.
Hands On Spices, Iran Kitchen.
Iran Kitchen, history on display.
Tongan Kitchen Display.Jpg
South African Kitchen Display.
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