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The last Wazwan cooks? Kashmir's wedding feast faces a generational shift

As autumn arrives in Kashmir, traditional chefs prepare the multi-course Wazwan for weddings. Ghulam Nabi Baba, a Wazwan chef, has nearly sixty years of experience cooking. The number of dishes served at weddings reflects a family's wealth, with an average of 200 kilograms of mutton being used. While the culinary tradition continues, younger generations are opting for restaurant work instead of wedding catering.

30 Sep 2026 12:03 pm