Indian culture on display at Sammamish Farmer’s Market
July 23, 2008
By Kendra Abernathy
People who visited the Sammamish Farmer’s Market July 16, were met with the sights and smells of traditional Indian culture.Market goers immersed themselves in Indian culture and heritage through various booths dedicated to different topics, including food, clothing, culture, art and entertainment.
With the influx of more Indian people into the greater Seattle area, those from the Sammamish community wanted to share the lifestyle, culture and traditions of their homeland with other residents, according to the Sammamish Farmers Market newsletter.
“This is what we call India 101,” said Brijan Badshah, who coordinated the Indian exhibit. “If you want to go deeper, there is more information we can provide after this.”
Other India 101 displays included vegetarian cuisine prepared by the Vedic community and culinary exhibitions of various traditional spices, grains and other ingredients.
There was also a demonstration of how to make a “chapatti,” an Indian flatbread.
One of the most popular booths at the event was that of the henna artists.
There was a constant crowd of people eager to learn more about the henna tradition and to receive a complimentary tattoo.
Sports enthusiasts explored the equipment used in the sport of cricket, while learning about the rules and how to get involved from Digpal Sarvaiya.
“Cricket is a sport that I can enjoy in a competitive league, or in my community with my neighbors,” Sarvaiya said.
Women were even taught how to wear a sari, a strip of unstitched cloth that can be draped over the body in various styles.
“I think they put on a beautiful display here, they really thought out what they were going to do,” Market Manager Heidi Bohan said. “I have toured the booths and learned a lot, so I am sure other people are too.”
The Sammamish Farmers Market hosts events every Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m., through Oct. 1.
To learn more, visit www.sammamishfarmersmarket.org.
Intern Kendra Abernathy can be reached at samrev@isspress.com.
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