African, European and Asian points of view on Food and Identity: An interview focusing on Ghanaian, Greek and Filipino eating habits

Title: African, European and Asian points of view on Food and Identity: An interview focusing on Ghanaian, Greek and Filipino eating habits
Creator: Poznanic, Mila
Abstract: This creative project looks at food as a powerful symbol of cultural identity through filmed interviews with people from Ghanaian, Greek, and Filipino backgrounds. Using ideas from Pierre Bourdieu and Claude Lévi-Strauss, it explores how food expresses identity, preserves memories, and negotiates authenticity. Participants share their thoughts on heritage, migration, and what “authentic” food means in a globalized world. Across different contexts, common themes of pride, adaptation, and a sense of belonging appear. By focusing on personal stories, the project connects theory with storytelling, showing how everyday eating habits shape and reflect racial, ethnic, and national identities.
Keywords: identity; authenticity; memory
Subject: interdisciplinary
Date Available: May 28, 2026
Type: Video
Course: HHU 2218 Food in/as Culture
Course Offering Term: Summer Session 2025
Instructor: Katsas, Gregory
Session: Honors Creative Projects
Location: Student Lounge
Event: Year 2026 | 10th Annual Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium