'It was a wonderful special evening, and I was gutted to have to leave before the end.  I spoke to loads of really interesting people, who I definitely wouldn't have met under any other circumstances and it was such a warm, friendly atmosphere - one in the eye for those who want to turn loving decent people into enemies. The food was fantastic and I would definitely like to be involved in future HAFLA events - more power to your collective elbows!' Sarah.

'Thank you for putting together this great night!' Anat.
 

'Last night (29 June) I attended "Cooking from the heart". It was a wonderful event and I enjoyed it very much. Congratulations.' Cllr. Shuja Shaikh, Deputy Leader Conservative Group, London Borough of Hackney.
 

'….there was a huge cornucopia of food & a mixed array of people from different ethnic and religious backgrounds the atmosphere seemed rather magical almost with an 'Arabian night' like feel to it under the twilight zone. The music really add to the ambiance of the evening & afterwards has we all interacted  and mingled with each other  devouring all the delicious & sweet  goodies from each and every culture. I particularly enjoyed the filo pastry almond cigars  they were absolutely devine and I also loved the smooth mouthwatering mohalibyia…..which was quite sumptuously delicate.

The Venue was very discreet and did not at all seem like that we were present in the hustling & bustling City of London yet it had a rather villagey and a homely kind of aura to it which made everyone feel comfortable & relaxed.

This event was an excellent showcase of integration and a union of all faiths and Cultures as opposed to segregation. The evening for me was just  summed up iu three simple words which are FUN FOOD & FROLICS.

I most definitely will be returning to all future events and would highly recommend everyone to participate in these kind of events in order to promote unity & tolerance amongst all humankind.

Finally a big heartfelt thank you to all the organisers for all their endeavours in making this event happen.' Razi Shaheen
 

'Thank you so much for a truly wonderful event. It was a mammoth project and you undertook it with such love, energy and enthusiasm. We were honoured to be included in the project.' Renee Salamon
  

'Thank you again for organizing such an event. It was very enjoyable and interesting meeting different people from different religions, backgrounds etc. Look forward to another Hafla event soon.' Sumaya
 

'We had a splendid evening and met some very pleasant people. The event was very well organized and I would be more then happy to get involved/attend future events.' Zeinab
 

'That you invest your compassion and creativity to "break down barriers" could not be more important in this time - The Citizens' Century.
The synergy you speak of already exists.
If small, loosely connected collectives maximize their gifts, imaginations and initiative within their available circle of citizens, life and culture on the planet will surely shift.
It already is.' With our admiration and affection, Libby and Len Traubman.
 

'Well done for organising such a meaningful and great event.' Amanda Fairnington
 

'It was really good, congrats on all your hard work.' Sally Jacobs
 

'It was fantastic. If I were you I would seriously contemplate the possibility to make this principal of healing and peace through food sharing a bigger and bigger and regular event across the world. I'm not kidding you (I really think there is a beautiful possibility there for you as well as the world…' Kalinka Poulain
 

'Really enjoyed the warmth. Thanks for inviting me.' Magdi Abdelhari