ITANAGAR, 15 Dec: Arunachal Pradesh’ Oying Paron (Cakebaked_ Yumms) from Pasighat, EastSiang district, impressed judges and attendees alike, showcasing her talent and innovative cake design at The Cake Accord-2024, Northeast India’s first cake festival, which concluded on 7 December at Montana Vista in Uttarayon, Siliguri, on 7 December.
Paron showcased her creativity in the ‘Cupcakes’ category. Her creation not only reflected exquisite craftsmanship but also celebrated the rich culture and flavours of Arunachal.
Rinchen Yolmo, a celebrated home baker from Darjeeling and one of the event
organisers, played a pivotal role in bringing The Cake Accord to life.
The judges’ panel featured eminent names from the baking industry, including Michelle Salam (Manipur), Sweta Dalmia (Kolkata), Sonali Mitra (Hyderabad), Aashu Shah (Hyderabad), Antony Bidesh (Tirupati), and Lenin Kumar (Bangalore),who provided valuable insights and guidance to the participants.
“The Cake Accord’s core mission was to inspire individuals from rural and urban areas to view baking not just as a passion but as a viable business opportunity. It sought to empower individuals, especially women and youth, with skills that could lead to self-reliance and open up avenues for employment,” the organisers – Home Baker and The Cake Theory – stated in a press release.
The event aimed to provide a platform to bakers from across the Northeast, while also encouraging rural communities to embrace baking as a skill for self-reliance and employment.
