Global Bites: A Culinary Journey – World Food Day Digital Challenge!

Food is more than flavour — it’s memory, culture, and connection. This World Food Day, the British Council Libraries invite you to take part in Global bites: a culinary journey, a digital video challenge that celebrates the diversity of cuisines and the rich stories behind them.

What’s the challenge?

We want to see your love for food on camera! Create a short, engaging vlog (max 2 minutes) about your favourite dish — whether it’s a family recipe passed down through generations, a street-food delicacy from your hometown, or a personal comfort food.

Bring your dish alive by sharing:

• Its story and cultural significance
• Any interesting history behind it
• Why it’s meaningful to you

The more visually creative and engaging your storytelling, the better!

Why participate?

By joining the challenge, you’ll:

• Contribute to a global tapestry of food traditions and cultural stories
• Showcase your creativity and videography skills
• Enhance your digital literacy in video production, editing, and storytelling
• Get the chance to be showcased on British Council platforms

Win & get recognised:

• Winner: Free one-year Premium Digital Library membership or digital library membership extension if you’re already member + your video showcased on British Council platforms
• All participants: Certificate of participation + Freemium Digital Library access

Important dates:

• Submission deadline: 8 October 2025
• Results announcement: 16 October 2025 (World Food Day )

This challenge is open to individuals aged 18 and above.

Submission guidelines:

• Format: Videos must be submitted in digital format (MP4 or MOV).
• The video should not exceed the 2-minute time limit.
• The deadline to submit video entries is 8 October 2025.
• Submit your consent form and video via WeTransfer/as an email attachment to digitallibrary@britishcouncil.org 
• Should your video file size exceed email attachment limits, please email your video as a ZIP file to the abovementioned email address.
• The name of the video file should be the name of the participant followed by the name of the challenge, for example: Your name - Global Bites: A Culinary Journey
• All participants are required to share signed consent form along with their video. Submissions without a signed consent form will not be accepted.
• Participants should ensure that their videos comply with local copyright laws and regulations. By participating in this challenge, participants agree to grant the British Council non-exclusive rights to share their videos on social media and other platforms.
• Entries must be original creations only.
• Entries will be judged by the British Council. All decisions are final. We reserve the right to disqualify any entry that is deemed inappropriate or does not conform to stated contest rules.
• Submissions will not be accepted once the deadline lapses.
• The prize must be collected by the winner and is nontransferable.
• The winner will be contacted via the email address provided during registration. 

Ready to share your flavour with the world?

Don’t just cook it — capture it, tell its story, and inspire others. This is your chance to put your dish on the global stage and be part of an international celebration of culture, food, and sustainability.

We can’t wait to see your culinary stories unfold!

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