First look: what to eat at the 2020 National Multicultural Festival

Posted on 6 February, 2020

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Canberra foodies, start your engines! It’s that time of the year where we take to the streets—for delicious international street food, of course.

The National Multicultural Festival is back for another delicious three days across 21–23 February on City Walk and we have all the goss on what to eat, drink and see!

No money for a round-the-world trip this year? No stress. We’ve got you and your tastebuds covered with a foodie tour of the world. First stop…

North + South America

 

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Mr Papa Pisco Bar and Peruvian Street Food – Pork Belly Sandwich, Loaded Chips and Cocktails

Latin American Food and Drinks – Arepa, Patacones and Colombian Hot Dogs

Candela Latin American Street Food – Authentic Latin American Street Food

Taste Jamaica – Jerk BBQ Chicken and Pork, Frozen Tropical Rhythm Drinks and Gluten-Free Plantain Chips

Northern + Southern Asia

 

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Super Bao – Bao varieties including pork belly, fried chicken, prawn and tofu

Bhutanese Dumplings and Chilli Cheese

Authentic Chinese and Fujian Food – Chinese national and local styles of food.

Australia Nepal Friendship Society – Nepalese style dumplings (Momo) and Nepalese style street food

Canberra Vietnamese Community – Vietnamese food

Kusukusu Crepe and Waffle – Bubble Waffle with Ice Cream

Hoy Pinoy and Pinoy Street Food – Filipino Street Food

Bangkok Street Food and Calabang – Thai and Asian Street Food

EUROPE

 

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Limogela – A stretch limousine which opens to reveal a gelato shop

Dante Alighieri Society – Traditional Italian Food, pastries and gelato

Spanish Club Canberra – Paella, Chorizo Sausage on bread roll, Spanish Beer and Sangria

Canberra Alevi Cultural Society – Traditional Turkish Food

The Pizza Trailer – Sourdough Wood-fired Pizza

Crepe de France – Sweet and Savoury French Crepes

Waffle on a Stick – Freshly baked waffle topped with melted chocolate, warm Nutella, strawberries, banana, nuts and cream

Raclette Fondue Cheese — Raclette fondue cheese – melted cheese poured on sautéed potatoes, cured meat, salad and cornichons

Greek Glendi – Souvlaki Gyros, Greek Calamari and Greek Donuts

Wanniassa Scouts – German Gourmet Bratwurst with Sauerkraut, Rolls and German Beer

Africa and the Pacific Islands

 

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Talisola Cultural Group – Tongan Donuts, Otai (watermelon drink), Taro Leaves and Lamb

The Flavour of Egypt — Egyptian Cuisine

Tropical BBQ & Coconuts – Hawaiian Island Style BBQ and Tropical Juices

Celebration of African Australians ACT – African Jollof Rice, Akara Cake, Charcoal Chicken, Vegetable stew and Cassava Leaf

THE MIDDLE EAST

 

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Hamsa Hummus Bar – Middle Eastern street food including vegan shawarma

Jordanian Cuisine – Fresh homemade healthy Jordanian cuisines

Decadent Food – Hot Kebabs, Middle Eastern Sweets and Soft Drinks

Al-Haadi Welfare Association of Australia – Persian Kebabs

SUBCONTINENTAL ASIA

 

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Tikka Stand – Authentic and tasty BBQ Chicken Tikka

Indian Street Food – Indian street food with variety of sweet, spicy and tangy flavours and drinks

Masala Street Food – Indian Vegetarian Food

Delicious Sri Lankan Food and Desserts – Sri Lankan Hot Food and desserts such as fish rolls, Thosai (Dosa), Samosa, Pancakes, Ice Coffee & Tea, and Soft Drinks

Bangladesh Australia Association of Canberra (BAAC) – Traditional food from the streets of Dhaka

BUT WAIT—THERE’S MORE!

As always, the Multi Culti will be serving up a side of serious musical talent to go with your food.

We’re talking performances by Vanessa Amorosi (Stage 1 from 7.30 pm on Friday 21 February) and multiple performances by LIV LI (aka Amber Nichol who was a finalist on The Voice Australia).

And if you’re a purist who wants food, food and more food, former MasterChef winner Adam Liaw will be dishing up (sorry) culinary skills on Sunday 23 February at 11 am and 1.30 pm at Stage 4.

the essentials

What: The 2020 National Multicultural Festival
When: 21–23 February
Where: City Walk, Civic
Cost: Free entry
Website: multiculturalfestival.com.au

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