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Food Erasure and Preserving Culture

It Could Happen Here

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Preserving Arab Foodways Amidst Cultural Erasure

Two guests, a Palestinian Syrian chef and a filmmaker, discuss their documentary on Arab foodways and diaspora, emphasizing the importance of food in reflecting cultural identity. They share experiences of reclaiming their identity through food, opening a restaurant that proudly identifies as Arab and Palestinian, and navigating challenges of educating customers on the cultural and political significance of their cuisine.

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