A historic Kolkata cathedral, a shared table and the story of Bengal through food - News Summed Up

A historic Kolkata cathedral, a shared table and the story of Bengal through food


1 8 Images by Amit DattaADVERTISEMENTOn 4 January, the Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary in Murghihata, Burrabazar, became more than a place of worship. Its open-air premises transformed into a shared table under the evening sky, where food, history and culture came together over a carefully curated five-course meal. The gathering marked the first edition of ‘Eating with Bengal’ by Amar Khamar, a food-centric cultural experience that explored how Portuguese influence shaped Bengal’s culinary identity. 2 8Often bypassed and overlooked by St Paul’s Cathedral, the Rosary stands as one of Kolkata’s oldest markers of European presence. We want to celebrate Bengal’s many colours through food, history and shared conversations,” he said.


Source: The Telegraph January 06, 2026 09:52 UTC



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