The Peace Museum Vienna time hosts special events, such as the popular Peace Kitchens. The aim of such an event is to encourage and foster a meaningful discussion on peace and the ways in which we can further expand harmony and reconciliation. At a Peace Kitchen a number of volunteers from a particular country cook food from their country and share it with friends of the PMV and the public. The delicious menu ranged from authentic curries to different appetizers, such as salads, lentils and various dippings! We believe that food contributes to peace and how hunger is a sad reminder of those that are less fortunate. We seek to deepen cultural understanding through food, as we believe cultural understanding is the first of many steps towards peace. Each nation has its unique culture and tradition. During times of war, the nation’s cultural aspect is often disregarded and dismissed. In fact, cultural awareness is the first step in understanding conflict and paves the path in restoring and healing the nation’s humanity.

The goal of a Peace Kitchen is to provoke a discussion on peace and seek a way forward. We also discuss the content of the film and the peace messages that it carries. We hope to continue and expand this project.

Georgian Peace Kitchen 6/01/2024

Iranian Peace Kitchen 20/11/2022

Ukrainian Peace Kitchen 5/05/2022

Kyrgyz Peace Kitchen 28/03/2022

Novruz 20/03/22

Indian Peace Kitchen 16/03/2016

Afghan Peace Kitchen 9/05/2015

Tibetan Peace Kitchen 25/07/2014