Masala Magic In China: Indian Food Festival in Shanghai Boosts People-To-People Ties

Last Updated:April 04, 2025, 00:07 IST

The 75th anniversary of Sino-Indian ties was marked by a telephone conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of India, Droupadi Murmu. Taking his cue, Indian Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, organised a big Indian food festival

Both south and north Indian food are popular in China due to Buddhist influence and centuries-old cultural links. Pic/News18

In India, the flying naan bread remains an eternal favourite for the taste buds. But in far-off Shanghai, China, the Indian culinary effect proved that it has become a symbol of India’s soft power.

Indian Consul General and IFS officer Pratik Mathur hosted an Indian food festival in Shanghai. The food festival was at the restaurant Masala Mantra, showcasing the diversity and richness of Indian cuisine. At a time when India and China are celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, a lot of interest has arisen in Chinese cities like Shanghai about Indian culture.

The 75th anniversary of Sino-Indian ties was marked by a telephone conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.

Taking his cue, Indian Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, organised a big Indian food festival.

The event saw wide participation by the diplomatic community. The Consul General of the US, Scott Walker, Russia’s Dmitrii Aleksiev, Singapore’s Lee Chok Tsie, and Malaysia’s Syed Ali were there to enjoy Indian food. There was a major turnout from diplomats, academics, businessmen, and the Chinese public.

Both south and north Indian food are popular in China due to Buddhist influence and centuries-old cultural links. Indian millet-based breads are also gaining in popularity. Youngsters in Shanghai also flocked to the festival and looked keen to experience Incredible India.

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