Photos: Kashmir’s 600-year-old Wazwan wedding feast adapts to modern life
Summary
Wazwan is a traditional multi-course lamb feast from Kashmir that has been part of wedding celebrations for about 600 years. It started in the 14th century with chefs from Central Asia and remains important to Kashmiri culture, though modern life is changing how it is prepared and served.Key Facts
- Wazwan is a special lamb feast central to weddings in Kashmir.
- It arrived in Kashmir in the 14th century with Central Asian rulers and their chefs.
- Originally, there were only seven mutton dishes; today, there are about 20.
- The number of dishes and amount of meat usually shows how wealthy a family is.
- Preparing Wazwan involves pounding lightly spiced meat by hand and slowly cooking it over wood fires.
- A veteran chef, Ghulam Nabi Baba, has practiced this tradition since he was 15.
- Baba’s son now runs a restaurant instead of cooking at weddings, showing changes in how Wazwan is shared today.
- The feast remains a strong symbol of Kashmiri identity despite these changes.
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