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Concluding Event of Special Focus Week on International Year of Millets (15-21 February) 2023

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Concluding Event of Special Focus Week on International Year of Millets (15-21 February) 2023
 

Consulate General of India, Guangzhou organized an event to mark the conclusion of the Special Focus Week on International Year of Millets 2023 (15-21 February 2023) at India House on 21 February 2023. The event was well attended by Members of the Diplomatic Corps and Friends of India.

2. The event commenced with remarks by the Consul General in which he introduced the audience about the International Year of Millets 2023 and also explained the initiatives being taken by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India to popularize millets. This was followed by a ‘Talk on the Health Benefits of Millets’ by Ms Christina Gui, a well-known Dietician based in Guangzhou. The Talk was well appreciated by the audience.

3. During the event, a Chef from an Indian Restaurant based in Guangzhou did a live demonstration of cooking Indian dishes using Millets. The Chef made Bajra Rotis (from Pearl Millet flour) in front of the live audience and also explained to the audience about the cooking method for preparing Millets Khichdi made from Jowar (Sorghum Millets). The cooking demonstration was also live streamed on the Chinese social media channel of the Consulate. The enthusiastic audience showed great interest in learning about cooking dishes with Millets.

4. During the event, the samples of millets grown in India were also exhibited along with their nutritional facts and health benefits. The informative standees about the International Year of Millets were also displayed to create more awareness about the millets. The event concluded with a serving of Indian lunch made from Millet dishes, which was savoured by all the guests."