On Tuesday, October 15, the second “Food Talk” took place. This is a series of meetings curated by Professors Chiara Battisti and Sidia Fiorato, aimed at exploring the role of food and the culinary traditions of different cultures in world literature. The presentation, titled ” Narrating Nigeria Through Food: A Culinary Journey Through Representations in Ethnic Cuisine and Literary Depictions,” featured Dr. Aminat Emma Badmus from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
During the event, the discussion focused on how Nigerian female authors, through novels and short stories, tackle important themes such as gender, identity, culture, and migration, using food preparation and consumption as a metaphor and space for representation.
The event concluded with an aperitif featuring typical Nigerian dishes, offering participants the chance to personally taste the flavours of this cuisine and discuss the differences and similarities with Italian food culture.