The monthly event aims to contribute to enhancing mutual understanding, friendship, and solidarity among the embassies of ASEAN countries in the Netherlands.
Mayelinne de Lara, representative of The Diplomat Magazine of the Netherlands and the EU, expressed her appreciation for the special relationship among ASEAN countries and diplomatic families in the ASEAN community in the Netherlands.
She proposed the idea of organizing a common cultural event for the embassies of ASEAN countries and other foreign embassies in the Netherlands. The goal of the event would be to promote the unique culture and cuisine of ASEAN countries, especially Vietnam, to the Dutch people.
Participants at the event had the opportunity to taste Vietnamese food and take part in a spring roll making competition.
Vietnamese food an attractive tourism product
NDO/VNA – The culinary festival “Essence of Vietnamese food” will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from April 6-8, introducing special dishes from across the nation, as part of activities to promote food tourism.
Vietnam’s traditional food introduced in Australia
NDO/VNA – Pho (noodle soup), one of the traditional dishes of Vietnam, was introduced to Australian friends during a Vietnam culture festival in Canberra on March 4.
Hanoi Cuisine Culture Festival features Vietnam’s famous specialties
NDO/VNA – The Hanoi Cuisine Culture Festival which opened on June 7 features famous specialties from the country’s three regions.
Chef brings the best of Korean cuisine to Vietnam
Lee Won Il is a South Korean chef and television personality. His cooking classes attract a lot of Vietnamese young people.
Fried spring rolls
Crispy fried spring rolls are not only a traditional favourite of Vietnamese, but also listed in the top 10 best dishes on CNN travel.
