President Murmu Hosts Swiss President Guy Parmelin to Kashmiri-Ladakhi Feast
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President Droupadi Murmu hosted Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin and First Lady Caroline Parmelin at a banquet in Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 6, 2026. The menu drew culinary inspiration from the traditions of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, featuring regional ingredients such as sea buckthorn, apricot, wild nettle, yak cheese, saffron, and morels. The dinner followed President Parmelin's luncheon with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 5. Courses included Ladakhi wild nettle soup, a cheese-focused salad featuring labo, chhurpi, and kalari, alongside local breads and street-food preparations. The menu compared the resourcefulness of Himalayan cuisine to that of the Swiss Alps.
Why it matters
High-level diplomatic banquets strengthen bilateral ties between India and Switzerland while showcasing regional Indian heritage and culinary traditions to international heads of state.
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