Foodie Tales & Truths : Neolocal Foodies with Media Literacy

We aim to enhance students' (Ss) media literacy and well-being while fostering awareness ,appreciation of intangible cultural heritage(ICH) related to food to promote cultural identities along wit...

We aim to enhance students' (Ss) media literacy and well-being while fostering awareness ,appreciation of intangible cultural heritage(ICH) related to food to promote cultural identities along with common values through effective media engagement. We aim to empower Ss to engage critically with media while preserving ICH related to food. It addresses stereotypes, enhances social well-being, promotes microbiota awareness, fosters entrepreneurship, and encourages civic engagement.

Cultural Heritage Food Map Literature Rewiew Netnographic Research CFC Platform design and operation Digital Algorythmic Cookbook Chatbots 'Conscious Foodie' App Newsletters Mascot’s Adventure series Podcast Series Conference on 'Culinary Culture,Conscious Consumption' & Conference Book the best disseminator Foodie Competition Academic Paper publishing

We expect our Ss to have; Enhanced Media and Digital literacy, ICT / AI skills Increased ICH awareness Healthier Eating Habits Strengthened Civic Engagement Improved Social Well-being Soft Skills development Sustainable Practices Research Contributions Increased sense of community and shared values by Community Mobilization We would like to have Ts equipped in media and digital literacy, wellbeing,ICH,wellbeing,softskills, research, healthy food to lead their Ss to raise profiles of schools.