October 20th is celebrated as International Chefs' Day every year to celebrate one of the most creative professions in the world and to reiterate the significance of chefs and the culinary art in the field of hospitality.

From a refreshing cup of hot coffee to the intricate dishes which are diligently created with the right amounts of spices and flavours, chefs play an undeniable role in opening up the doors of the world.

This year the theme of the International Chefs Day is 'Healthy Foods for Growing Up,' to encourage the children to realize the importance of eating healthy food and be creative by coming up with their own little recipes.

The significance

The International Chefs' Day pays glowing tribute to the chefs or those who work in the hospitality and hotel management sector, for their impeccable services. The hospitality sector has opened up a myriad of opportunities for people, without any discrimination of gender. Hospitality which celebrates culture, traditions, cuisines, languages, and humanity believes in respecting and accepting each other.

In Kerala, too, hospitality is one of the major sectors which offers scope to flourish. The fact that many national and international chains of luxury hotels are investing here prove the incredible potential of the state as a hospitality haven. There are many renowned catering institutes and culinary schools within and outside the country which are committed to train talented professionals.

Hospitality experts say that the 5 Cs are the basic skills required to achieve an amazing career in the hospitality sector: Communication, Confidence, Caring, Coordination, and Common sense.

Other than financial security, a career in the hospitality sector provides incredible and rare opportunities to closely understand the various customs, cultures, and traditions.

The International Chefs' Day is truly a celebration of camaraderie and reverence for cultures which is shared through mouthwatering delicacies or unique practices.

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Saji Zachaias

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