Yesterday being a holiday, my day was relatively quiet. A bunch of housework got done whether I wanted it to or not. My evening was spent in an exploration of cultures. First stop was the Asian food Festival at Le Meridien Pegasus.

Ever being the food explorer I was looking forward to sampling the fare. Though the price tag was a bit steep, the all-you-can-eat concept is always a winner. Patrons were offered complimentary wine on entering (and I hear there were complimentary teas as well) before being led to their seats.

The countries on display were China, Japan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and India, with all the dishes being prepared by visiting chefs. The food was enjoyable in most cases, with a variety of dishes on offer. The most interesting differences were in the seasonings used which created various tastes in the dishes.

The desserts were not as interesting because many of them were of the same kind of consistency. What was impressive was the fruit artwork decorating the table. The cultural presentations added a nice element and I particularly enjoyed the Lion Dance put on by some students of the Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA).

Local food festivals have become the events to host nowadays but it is always good to get a chance to explore other cultures besides our own.