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# Pro-Immigration Dining Events
The 6ix Banned Nations Dinner Celebrates Immigrant Food in Toronto

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-03-10 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6ix-banned-nations-dinner
References: [dailyhive](http://dailyhive.com/toronto/toronto-dinner-6ix-banned-nations-march-2017) & [ufeast](https://www.ufeast.com/event/the6ix)

In response to the latest travel ban introduced by the US President, a group of Toronto chefs have banded together to throw a pro-immigration food event called the '6ix Banned Nations Dinner.'

The 6ix Banned Nations Dinner is a [ticketed dinner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-dining-event) that honors the cuisine of the six nations affected by the US President's latest order. Headed up by Chef Hemant Bhagwani of Toronto's [Indian Street Food Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-hotbird-menu), the dinner will showcase foods from Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Iran, Syria and Yemen -- plus additional dishes from Iraq. Those attending can expect to dine on everything from Somalian samosas and Sudanese shawarma to Iranian chicken and Yemeni honey cake.

Not only does the dinner uses food to send a powerful message about "inclusion, acceptance and love," but $20 from each ticket will be used to fund programs directed by YMCA Immigrant Services.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 35% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Pro-immigration Dining Events:** Host pro-immigration dining events to celebrate diverse cuisines and promote inclusion.
- **Cuisine of Banned Nations:** Highlight the unique cuisines of countries affected by travel bans to raise awareness and foster cultural understanding.
- **Food as a Platform for Social Causes:** Utilize food events as a means to support and fund programs directed towards immigrant services.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can host pro-immigration dining events to attract diverse customers and showcase their commitment to inclusivity.
- **Culinary Arts:** The culinary arts industry can explore and promote the cuisine of banned nations, creating new culinary experiences and fostering cultural appreciation.
- **Nonprofit:** Nonprofit organizations can leverage food events to raise funds for programs supporting immigrant services and raise awareness about social causes.

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