🌿Bristol Multi-Faith Forum (BMFF) in partnership with the Pakistan Association of Bristol (PAB) and the Indian Community of West of England (ICWE) warmly invites you to a special Harmony Buffet Lunch in Bristol to jointly commemorate Independence Days of Pakistan and India, a heartfelt celebration of cuisine, culture, connection, faith, peace, shared heritage, and unity. 🌿
📍 Venue: ZaZa Bazar, Harbourside, Bristol (BS1 5UH)
📅 Date: Sunday, 17th August 2025
⏰ Time: 11.00 am to 3 pm.
🎟️ Tickets Available Now – Reserve Your Place! RSVP by: Email: info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk.
In a world that moves faster than ever, Bristol Multi-Faith Forum invite you to come together and relax at our upcoming India- Pakistan Harmony Buffet Lunch—a curated dining experience that blends nourishing food, intentional connection, and a peaceful atmosphere. This Harmony Buffet Lunch is a tribute to the richness of South Asian traditions, the beauty of community, and the hope of a harmonious future. Whether you’re seeking a midday reset, mindful nourishment, or a chance to reconnect with your community, this event is designed to be more than just a meal—it’s a moment of restoration.
The India and Pakistan friendship buffet is a symbolic expression of the harmony and friendship that needs to exist between the Indian and Pakistan communities as well as amongst the Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Jain, Bahai, Jewish, Buddhist, Parsi and other humanist faiths. This programme will be attended by His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant, the Indian and Pakistani High Commission officials, the Lord Mayor, the High Sheriff, the Metro Mayor, the Police and Crime Commissioner, MPs, the Police Chief, University Vice-Chancellors, Aldermen, councillors, civic officials, community leaders and artists. At a time when togetherness matters more than ever, we come together to embrace a shared future rooted in respect, dialogue, and community spirit. Bristol Multi Faith Forum thank all the dignitaries, civic officials, community leaders and artists for their interest to attend and contribute to this event.
✨ What to Expect:
🍛 A Lavish South Asian Buffet: Delight in the vibrant flavors of India and Pakistan, from fragrant biryanis and kebabs to fresh chaats, curries, and sweet treats—all lovingly prepared to celebrate our shared culinary heritage. The venue: Zaza Bazaar is one of the largest multi-cuisine buffet restaurants in the UK, with an exciting 1000-seats space offering a world of culinary adventure with over 300 dishes across the globe and a wide variety of delicacies from different cuisines, especially from South Asian, Far East, Caribbean, Tex Mex, American and European food habits. You can choose from as many dishes and sweet treat desserts as much as you can enjoy. On Sundays, they have a special extra medley of exclusive ethnic dishes including Biriyani, Dosa, Uttapams, Cholle Poori, kadhi rice, Keema, rasam, all-day English breakfast and Sunday carvery. Also, the specialist chefs will cook the dishes of your liking at the live cooking stations too. There will be music and cultural programmes to enhance the harmonious spirit of the gathering.
🎶 Cultural Ambiance
Enjoy soft music, colorful decor, and a warm atmosphere reflecting the soul of the subcontinent. The welcome drink and refreshments will start at 11 am and the cultural activities will finish by 3 pm.
🕊️ Moments of Reflection & Unity
With brief words of peace, shared stories, and an open space for connection, we celebrate what unites us.
🌸 Community & Conversation
Sit beside friends and strangers alike, and enjoy facilitated moments of meaningful conversation—no networking pressure, just real connection.
🤝 Open to All: Whether you’re from India, Pakistan, or simply a friend of peace and good food, this event welcomes everyone who believes in togetherness over division.
🎉 Dress Code: Feel free to wear traditional attire, festive colors, or simply come as you are.
Let’s mark this historic occasion not apart, but together — through shared stories, shared food, and a shared hope for unity. Let’s gather around the table, break bread, and celebrate independence with harmony at heart.
The Bristol Multi-Faith Forum (BMFF) in partnership with the Pakistan Association of Bristol (PAB) and the Indian Community of West of England (ICWE), is arranging an Asian Harmony Buffet with a multi-cuisine buffet lunch and diverse cultural programmes at Bristol ZaZa Bazaar Restaurant, Harbourside (BS1 5UH) in Bristol on Sunday, 17th of August 2024 from 11 am to jointly celebrate the Independence Day festivities of India and Pakistan and to spread the message of community cohesion. August is considered as the South Asian Heritage Month. The dignitaries and guests will be welcomed with welcome drinks and refreshments at 11 am followed by melodic music, diverse cultural programmes, multi-cuisine buffet lunch and inspiring messages from dignitaries. This harmony event is special and unique to Bristol and conveys the message of harmony to the rest of the world.
This is the fourth year, Bristol Multi-Faith Forum (BMFF) is organising this India- Pakistan harmony buffet series. Previous years’ harmony events were successful and we received appreciation from all over the UK. Again this year, BMFF is providing a platform for people in the West of England region to come together and have an India-Pakistan Friendship Meal. In previous years, Bristol Multi-Faith Forum has also been involved in arranging similar events with the Palestinian and Israeli communities and was successful in combating prejudice and spreading the message of harmony.
August 14 marks Pakistan’s Independence Day and August 15 is the Indian Independence Day. Due to the trauma of partition and communal conflicts as well as the history of wars between both countries, there are tensions and misunderstandings between both communities worldwide. We need to alleviate such animosities and divisions amongst both communities at the grassroots level in the West of England region. Through this event, BMFF provides a platform for Indian and Pakistani communities in the West of England region to meet, enjoy, and spread the message of peace and harmony.
🎟️ Tickets
Adult: £25 [Early bird tickets: £15, if booked and paid before 15th of July]
Child (under 11): £10 [If booked and paid before 31st of July]
👉 Book now via email to info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk
📆 RSVP by: As soon as possible. Last registration: 31st of July 2025.
Bristol Multi Faith Forum offer this special Sunday Buffet lunch and Independence Day festivity cultural events at a discounted rate of £15 for our prepaid guests, if booked and paid before 15th of July. It will be increased to £20 after 15th of July until the 15th of August 2025. The entry tickets on the day and for those who haven’t booked or paid before 15th of August will be £25. Students with NUS cards who prepay before 31st July shall pay only £15 per person. The children under 11 years of age shall pay only £10 per head, whereas it will be free for children under 5 years of age, if registered before 31st of July. We also provide free tickets to those who cannot afford to pay, if informed via email with a valid reason or proof, prior to 31st of July. Right of admission is reserved. Please send your names via email to info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk, and grab the opportunity to book the seats as quickly as possible.
Bristol Multi Faith Forum (BMFF) cordially invites all people of goodwill to join the “Asian Harmony Buffet 2025” and to herald the message of peace and harmony amongst communities. We thank all people of goodwill for joining this friendship initiative and buffet lunch. Our acknowledgement and gratitude to all. Let’s all be part of the message of harmony and friendship.
Join us for the India- Pakistan Harmony Buffet Lunch. Nourish, Connect, Restore.
We look forward to celebrating with you.
🌿 Together in harmony, stronger in community. 🌿 🌸 Unity tastes better when shared. 🌸
With warm regards,
Cllr Tom Aditya
Chairman, Bristol Multi-Faith Forum.
Mohindra Singh Chowdhry, Adv. Tripti Megeri,
Mohammed Arif Khan, Afzal Shah,
Mazhar Iqbal, Mrs Shehnaz Dar.
Facilitators- Harmony Buffet.
Bristol Multi-Faith Forum, 43 Ducie Road, Barton Hill, Bristol, BS5 0AX
Email: info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk
www.bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk
Bristol Multi-Faith Forum (BMFF) is an equality organisation instituted by the Bristol City Council in 2004 to lead inter-faith community cohesion and inter-cultural social harmony activities in the region and to promote community well-being. BMFF is active as an inter-faith community cohesion forum in the West of England region.