Kashmir's Traditional Wazwan Wedding Feast Faces Generational Changes
Wazwan, a 600-year-old traditional multi-course mutton feast in Kashmir, continues to be prepared for weddings using methods passed down through generations. Ghulam Nabi Baba, a veteran Wazwan chef, notes the menu has expanded from seven to about 20 dishes, with meat quantities reflecting family wealth. However, younger generations are shifting from wedding cooking to restaurant work due to the demanding nature of wedding preparations, signaling a change in this culinary tradition.
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economictimes broke this story on 30 Sept, 06:36 am. Other outlets followed.