Join us at Namma Ooota - a food festival where we embark on a journey through the fascinating world of carbon, the fundamental element of life and the very essence of gastronomy. Designed to complement and enrich Science Bengaluru’s current exhibition-season CARBON the festival will showcase the versatility of carbon through the lens of culinary arts and the lifecycle of carbon - from soil to soil.

Food systems around the world generate more waste than most industries combined, demanding a shift in how we think of the design of these systems from source to consumption and decomposition. disrupting design thinking from source to end is the only way we can create large-scale impact. The festival aims to facilitate conversations and collaborations between all the stakeholders of the ecosystem. We invite you to join us in collectively reimagining the future of food systems at Namma Oota.

If you are a brand, organisation, or individual entrepreneur who would like to set up a stall at the first food festival hosted by Science Gallery Bengaluru, sign up below! There will be a participation fee of INR 5000 to cover furniture equipment rental costs. Please express your interest by Saturday, 30 March 2024. 

In this festival we will explore carbon and its connection to our food systems through the following themes:

- Carbon in Farming - To discover how carbon plays a vital role in soil health, carbon sequestration, and sustainable farming practices. 

- Carbon in Cooking -  To explore the world of carbonized cooking methods, such as grilling, roasting, and smoking. These will include live cooking demonstrations at interactive stalls and hands-on workshops too

- Carbon in Lifestyle - To promote low carbon businesses, and introduce people to home and kitchen staples from some of Bangalore’s finest sustainable businesses. This can include session on home composting and living a low carbon life.

Event Highlights

Interactive Workshops - Experts from fields such as coffee, mycelium, wheat and rice, who will shed light on the intricate relationship between carbon and food systems. These programmes will offer attendees an opportunity to learn from experts in the field.

Marketplace Stalls - Shop for farm fresh produce, local organic staples, and lifestyle products that align with principles of sustainability. Support businesses committed to reducing their carbon footprint.

Carbon-Neutral Initiatives: Discover how the festival is committed to reducing its carbon footprint through eco-friendly practices, such as composting, waste reduction, and sustainable sourcing. Learn how to apply this in your own life and businesses.