Shillong: The North-East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity Society (NESFAS) will organise the monthly Mei-Ramew farmers’ market on its office premises in Laitumkhrah on Saturday.
This market aims to promote and generate awareness on indigenous food systems and its contribution towards food sovereignty and nutrition.
This event will highlight the value of local foods, bring together communities and reinforce the need for community-based action.
There will also be two NESFAS Kitchen food stalls which will serve traditional Khasi cuisines and Indonesian specialties on Saturday.
The international cuisine stall will serve a variety of indigenous food of the Minangkabau community of West Sumatra in Indonesia.
Consumers will get a chance to buy Mei-Ramew weaves, products and millets.