BY EMILY WILLIAMS
Local community organisation Centre for Hope has launched a new monthly event, Flavoursome Friday's, with hopes of celebrating the cultural diversity of the Hunter.
On the first Friday of each month, a different cultural group in the area will prepare and serve a two-course meal to the local community for a small cost.
Shari Bonnette, manager of the youth organisation behind the event, believes the event is a great way to bring people of different backgrounds together.
"What a fabulous way to learn about culture via food and through the sharing of a meal with our established and emerging multicultural communities in our local area," she said.
The meal comes at the cost of $5 for adults and $2 for children and students. However, diners are encouraged to make an additional donation to support the ongoing event.
"Paying it forward means that the next community group can also make a meal and then we can spread some more of this social inclusion and community connection a bit further," said Ms Bonnette.
You can find more information about Flavoursome Fridays here.
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| Volunteers from the Australian Iranian community with a Persian feast at the first Flavoursome Friday earlier in August. |
