Pitta Festival - Celebration South Asian Heritage Month

Pitta Festival - Celebration of South Asian Heritage Month

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of South Asian Heritage Month with the Henna Foundation at the Labour Hall! Dive into the vibrant Bangla culture, tantalise your taste buds with mouthwatering pitta dishes, and enoy the sounds of Bangladesh. From classic favorites to modern twists, our food selection will leave you craving for more! Engage in traditional and interactive workshops that will bring the essence of Bangla culture to life. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to celebrate, connect, and have a blast with the South Asian community.

The ticket entitles you to a mouth watering lunch pack.

All proceeds will go towards the work of Henna Foundation supporting women empowerment.

We can’t wait to see you there!

NOTE:

In Bangladesh, "pitha" (sometimes spelled "pitta") refers to a variety of traditional cakes, pastries, or sweets typically made from rice flour or wheat flour. Pithas are an integral part of Bangladeshi cuisine and are especially popular during festivals, celebrations, and winter months.

Here are a few common types of pitha:

1. Bhapa Pitha: Steamed rice cakes often filled with coconut and jaggery.
2. Chitoi Pitha: Small, flat rice cakes that can be served with sweet or savory accompaniments.
3. Pati Shapta: Thin crepes filled with a mixture of coconut, milk, and jaggery.
4. Puli Pitha: Dumplings made of rice flour, filled with sweetened coconut and jaggery, sometimes boiled in milk.
5. Dudh Puli: Rice flour dumplings stuffed with coconut and jaggery, cooked in thickened milk.

Pithas are not just desserts but are also enjoyed as snacks and sometimes even as breakfast items. They represent the culinary creativity of Bangladeshi culture and often bring a sense of nostalgia and festivity. All proceeds will go towards Henna Foundations, Live Well and Breast Cancer Awareness projects.

Host or Publisher Henna Foundation