Traditional Cultural Expressions: Analysis of Culinary Custom

Abstract

The scope of the research will be on the definition of ‘Traditional Cultural Expression’ in the national arena along with
the concurrent rights of the indigenous people in relation to misappropriation of the cultural knowledge and expressions of
the community which distinguishes them from the others, along with the acknowledgement of old lost exclusive recipes and
traditional methods used to make them, and increase the ambit of TCE by inculcating where our country should be
recognized for its contribution and some recognition globally along with commercial benefit arising out of it. The scope is
limited to complex issues of traditional expression that are relevant to India and increase the ambit of old food delicacies and
protect them under current laws. The protection of indigenous culture and giving them some rights along with monetary
compensation for infringement of their right to protect the tradition from being copied, which leads to the welfare of the
nations.