Hello,
I’m so excited to share that Desi Cultures is back.
Originally started by Shubhra Chatterji in 2020 as an online gathering for fermentation enthusiasts, Desi Cultures returns this July as an annual fermentation festival-conference exploring fermentation through culture, science, taste, tradition, and innovation.
📅 18–26 July 2026 🌏 Online talks + offline events across cities
Over the course of a week, we'll bring together 15+ speakers from India and beyond to explore fermentation from multiple perspectives — from regional food traditions and microbial science to contemporary food industries, cultural knowledge, ecology, and food futures.
Desi Cultures is built around a simple question:
What happens when we centre fermentation knowledge, practices, ingredients, and ideas from the Indian subcontinent within global conversations around food?
Whether you're a practitioner, researcher, chef, student, maker, or simply curious about fermentation, the festival is designed to offer new perspectives, meaningful conversations, and opportunities for connection.
What to expect:
Online talks and discussions
Perspectives from across disciplines and regions
A growing network of people interested in fermentation from the subcontinent and beyond
Offline workshops, tastings, and community gatherings
Tickets are now live, and we'd love to have you join us. [Ticket Link]
If you’d like to be involved in some way, do write to us at desicultures.in@gmail.com or
Cheers,
Kōbo
Very exciting indeed. But might I suggest for times and fees you add other time zones and countries?