Why are Indian and Middle Eastern Cuisine Very Similar? [Student Presentation]
PRESENTER
Nawal Rasheed
ORIGINAL DATE
December 3, 2022
SCHOOL
ASC Beirut
Description
Nawal explores Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines and the reason behind their similarities. She talks about the origins and connections between these cuisines, and their influence on other countries.
Nawal Rasheed is a Freshman at the American Community School, in Beirut. She is one of the 6 Incredible students who participated in afikra Global Connect 3rd Cohort.
About Global Connect
afikra Global Connect is a one-of-kind 8-week course designed for high school students interested in exploring the Arab World's histories and cultures and connecting with other stellar leading students worldwide. Global Connect is supported by the University of Chicago’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies & the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies.
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