Curatorial Statement
The inaugural Fortune Cooking Food Festival will explore the delicious diversity of Pan Asian cuisine and culture through "globalocal" perspectives. Under this frame, we will examine the influences of geographical and historical factors in the evolution of culinary and artistic traditions. This includes showcasing both ages old dishes, techniques and genres along with a growing sense of experimentation and creative forays in the (culinary) arts.
The festival will put a spotlight on East and Southeast Asian regions in order to serve audiences a three-day cultural feast where food will meet music, film and dance. Audiences will be offered a taste of some of the best local dishes, restaurants and artists the city has to offer, all with a focus on the contributions of Canadian artists and chefs of Asian heritage.
Rodrigo Fritz and Dalton Higgins
Artistic Associates, Community and Educational Programmes