As part of the Talking Peace Festival organized by International Alert, the charity is launching a pop-up 'Conflict Cafe' in order to explore both the cuisines and conflicts that stem from Lebanon and later on, Sri Lanka.
The pop-up uses food as a means to open up a dialogue about peace and invites people to take a seat at communal tables and enjoy a feast featuring traditional dishes that originate from areas of conflict around the world. Throughout the three-course meal, diners will be able to gain insights from both chefs and experts from the charity.
Pop-up experiences of this kind from brands and charities alike have become popular ways to engage the public in meaningful experiences and discussions around pertinent world issues.
Conflict Awareness Cafes
International Alert's 'Conflict Cafe' Explores Lebanon and Sri Lanka
Trend Themes
1. Pop-up Conflict Cafes - As a way to engage the public in meaningful discussions around world issues, pop-up cafes are using food as a means to open up a dialogue around peace.
2. Communal Dining - Brands and charities are using communal dining experiences to facilitate conversation and create a sense of unity around global conflicts.
3. Culinary Peacebuilding - This trend is highlighting the potential for food to be used as a tool to encourage peace and diplomacy in areas of conflict around the world.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry has the opportunity to create unique and meaningful experiences for guests by using food as a way to engage in important conversations about world issues.
2. Nonprofit - Nonprofit organizations can leverage pop-up dining experiences in order to bring attention to and engage individuals in conversations around global conflicts and peacebuilding.
3. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore a new market for unique dining experiences by using a focus on global conflict and peacebuilding as a draw for diners.