Taste of India food festival

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Friday, July 14, 2017 – Toronto

In collaboration with Young Canadian Alliance, School of Flavours celebrates CANADA 150 and presents Akshar Pavilion TASTE OF INDIA food festival on August 5, 2017 at Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto M5H 2N2 from 12:00 Noon to 10:00 pm.

FREE and family-friendly event perfect for this summer with more than 50 vendors attracting over 10,000 in attendance. Be a part of Bollywood style dances, classical temple dances, bhangra, music, and a live DJ to rock the square.

ENJOY THE SPICES, FLAVOURS, and AROMAS from the Indian Subcontinent. Get entertained with South Asian dances, music, and soak into the culture without having to worry about getting Visas or expensive flight tickets.

In the heart of downtown and Toronto’s signature venue, Taste of India food festival offers you the opportunity to explore hundreds of local and Indian gourmet food recipes inspired by regions from South Asia – no passport required!

 “At School of Flavours we believe that Food is more than nourishment. It is a repository of culture, a carrier of traditions, a sign of friendship and hospitality, and of course, a symbol of celebration,” describes Ms. Rinku Shah, Founder & Director, School of Flavors.

“School of Flavours aims to be an institution which promotes richness of culture, tradition and heritage by connecting diverse communities together in an inclusive way to empower social and economic development of Canadians and people across the globe,” adds Ms. Rinku Shah.

Diverse range of participating vendors include some of the big names in the food industry like, Adrak Indian Restaurant, Bombay Chowpatty, Cabbagetown Organics, Casablanca Classics, Coconut Island, Desi-licious Kulfi, Hakka Wow!, Johnny Rocco’s Pizza Wagon, Keshav Foods, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s Khazana (Milton), Kirtida Kitchen, New Vanni Market, Truly Nature, Royal Paan (Dream Crest Rd.), Vijay Icecream, White Gold Sweets, to name a few.

“We are excited to Celebrate Canada’s 150^th birthday all year long and we welcome you to indulge in the Taste of India food festival and get entertained for FREE,” said Mr. Vrajesh Shah, Director, Young Canadian Alliance.

Taste of India Food Festival thanks all sponsors, media, and supporters, namely: Akshar Pavilion, Daal Roti, Flight Centre (Dufferin Mall), National Bank, Rekvina Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Ritu Collection, India Sajawat and Puja Hut.

“This festival promises an experience with the TOP South Asian Chefs of GTA that will tease your taste buds to the fullest and ever-vibrant South Asian culture and heritage by famous local performing artists will keep you interested,” said Mr. Tushar Unadkat, Festival Producer & Executive Director and CEO of MUKTA Advertising.

There will be frequent raffle draw for our audiences including VIA Rail travel credit vouchers of $200, dinner vouchers at our participating restaurant partners and more. The Festival is also supported by several local businesses and artists who’ve donated money, time, and talent to support the community.

For more details about the Taste of India food festival visit www.schoolofflavours.ca

For Media & Arts inquiries contact MUKTA Advertising at info@m-a.ca | 416.716.8582

For Vendor inquiries contact Vrajesh Shah at info@schooloflfavours.com | 416.735.9954

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