Food As A Symbol And Cultural Icon: Energy

Student Name Professor Name Course Date Food as a Symbol and Cultural Icon Food is a simple word that fails to do justice with sophisticated primacy of the subject that takes a central position in our lives. We often believe that food is nothing more than what we eat to provide our bodies with sufficient energy, but the fact is that food is a symbol and part of culture in various nations. It is more than just a source of pleasure, sorrow, triumph or failure. Our sense of humor and collective experiences within the community revolve around our relationship with foods and drinks. In most cultures, such as India, Pakistan, Thailand and China, dinner or lunch is considered a plateful of identity.  People of those states share food with their friends and families and think that sharing is caring. Through cuisines, they ten...