We host strangers for dinner every month - now we have 60 new friends

BBC Northern Ireland Sunday 21 June 2026, 23:03 UTC 1 min read

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After 2 years in Belfast, Nidhi Pal and Vik Parashar found a creative way to make new friends - a monthly dinner party with strangers.

Belfast (LOCATION) Nidhi Pal (PERSON) Vik Parashar (PERSON)

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We host strangers for dinner every month - now we have 60 new friends

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