VOICED : Spiders on the menu as northeast India embraces slow food

The video explores the unique food culture of Northeast India, focusing on the revival of millet cultivation in Meghalaya. It highlights the challenges faced in preserving traditional recipes, which are often passed down orally. The global slow food movement supports efforts to maintain these culinary traditions, despite the risks posed by standardized diets.

What are some of the delicacies mentioned in the text that are specific to remote northeast India?

How has the village in Meghalaya responded to the decline of local millet cultivation?

What role does the global slow food movement play in the region's culinary heritage?

What challenges are faced in preserving traditional food knowledge according to the text?

Why is the knowledge of food preparation considered to be at risk of disappearing?