Cuizine The Journal of Canadian Food Cultures · 2009 · 32 citations · 0 references
HumanitiesReligionReligious StudiesFood Culture StudiesRitual StudiesSociology Of ReligionAnthropology Of FoodCulinary HeritageCultural Food PracticesFolk ReligionFood HeritageFood RitualsCommunity Food HeritageCulinary RitualsEthnic Food TraditionsIndigenous Food TraditionsIndigenous FoodwaysReligious Food Rituals
The communal meal, or langar , served in Sikh places of worship is central to Sikh religious thought and practice, both in India and in Canada. This paper introduces readers to the characteristics and principles embedded in Sikh langars , and to some distinctive Canadian elements of this food-centered marker of Sikh religious life, including internal community building and outreach activities . The authors incorporate data from their fieldwork, conducted in India and across Canada over the last three years.