The Palestinian Community Association in Britain Celebrates National Heritage with the "Best Palestinian Dish" Competition in London

SadaNews - In a unique cultural event aimed at preserving and defending Palestinian heritage, the Palestinian Community Association in Britain held the "Best Palestinian Dish" competition on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in the capital London. The event witnessed a significant turnout from members of the Palestinian community and their supporters, who gathered to celebrate the rich Palestinian cuisine and participate in voting to choose the winning dishes.

The competition successfully highlighted the richness and diversity of Palestinian cuisine, with 18 cooks of various ages and from different Palestinian regions presenting exquisite dishes that represent the entirety of Palestine's geography. Palestinian and Arab families flocked to enjoy the festive atmosphere, which was enriched by traditional Palestinian music and words emphasizing the importance of holding onto identity and history.

In this context, Dr. Nihad Khenfer, president of the Palestinian Community Association, stated: "This type of cultural resistance is essential to keep the Palestinian flame alive and to link our history and past to the present and future of our new generations, especially in exile." He further emphasized: "The age of the simplest Palestinian dish is much older than the age of the occupying state that seeks to appropriate and steal it."

The Association expressed its pride in organizing this event, which represents a successful model of popular diplomacy and cultural resistance aimed at preserving Palestinian history. The Association confirmed that these efforts come in the context of confronting the ongoing attempts of the occupation to steal and distort Palestinian culture, including the appropriation of historical foods that form a deep-rooted heritage spanning centuries.

At the conclusion of the competition, substantial monetary prizes were awarded to the top three winners based on enthusiastic public voting. The Palestinian Community Association extended its sincere thanks to "Jaffa for Palestinian Products" for their generous donation of monetary prizes and their continued support for the steadfast Palestinian farmers on their land.