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Cooking Of 'Boya Maitta Maacher Salun'(Dried Mackerel Fish Curry).

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This video explores the preparation of Boya Maitta Maacher Salun, a traditional Rohingya curry made with dried mackerel fish and Hochur Chora (local taro roots). The film follows a Rohingya cook as they prepare this dish, highlighting the unique flavours and deep cultural significance of dried fish in Rohingya cuisine. However, as they cook, they reflect on the economic struggles faced in the refugee camps, sharing, "I don’t have enough money to afford this every day." This statement underscores the harsh reality of food insecurity, where even simple traditional meals become a luxury. Through the lens of this humble yet cherished dish, the documentary sheds light on the daily struggles of displaced communities, their resilience in maintaining culinary traditions, and the longing for a more stable and secure life.<p></p>

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Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

History

Session

P09

Rights owner

Sohel Rahman

Cultural group

Rohingya

Participants

Taukir Mahmud Sahaf, ANONYMOUS 1, ANONYMOUS 11

Country

Bangladesh

Place

Rohingya Camps, Ukhiya

Cultural context/event

Cooking

Date of creation

2023-10-30

Unique ID

2023SG05-P09-0116

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