Two cake artists from Arunachal Pradesh — chefs Tacho Taggu and Suresh Sabar — won top honours for India at the 4th Asia Cake Oscars (World Edition) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on May 17, securing first place in the Non‑Dairy Flowers and Cake Sculptures & Sugar Models categories. The Pasighat‑based duo competed against pastry experts and culinary artists from several countries and emerged with the event’s highest recognitions for their entries.
Taggu and Sabar represented India on the international stage, impressing judges with intricate edible creations noted for their artistic detailing and technical precision. Their winning pieces combined advanced sugar‑art techniques with strong visual design, earning praise from the competition’s panel and peers.
The triumph adds to a growing list of accolades for the pair, who have previously claimed multiple national‑level awards. Their successes reflect sustained work in competitive sugar art and cake design and a rising presence for Northeast Indian pastry professionals in international contests.
Both chefs are affiliated with Sugar Arts Studio in Pasighat, a training institute that offers hands‑on professional courses in confectionery, baking and sugar art. The academy provides skill development for beginners, home bakers and aspiring entrepreneurs, aiming to build local capacity in baking and culinary entrepreneurship.
After the event, the chefs said they hope the recognition will inspire aspiring bakers and culinary entrepreneurs from Northeast India to pursue professional opportunities in baking and sugar art. They emphasized that, with proper training, creativity and dedication, culinary arts hold significant entrepreneurial potential for the region.
The international wins by Taggu and Sabar highlight both individual talent and the broader growth of culinary education and entrepreneurship in Arunachal Pradesh, underscoring how regional training hubs like Sugar Arts Studio can elevate local practitioners onto the global stage.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/arunachal-pradesh/video/arunachal-bakers-win-big-at-asia-cake-oscars-bring-global-recognition-to-india-1394466-2026-05-19?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2026-05-19 22:15:00
