The Vietnamese booth showcased a variety of authentic dishes, including banh mi (Vietnamese baguettes), bun cha (grilled pork meatballs with vermicelli noodles), nem cuon (fresh spring rolls), coffee, and tropical fruit juice. These offerings garnered the interest of fair-goers.
In addition to the culinary delights, the event featured musical performances and a captivating “ao dai” (Vietnamese traditional dress) show, presented by overseas Vietnamese. Notable figures, including Miss Intercontinental Vietnam 2022 Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc and Miss Intercontinental Malaysia Lindsey Yap, also took part in the festivities.
Nguyen Ba Tan, the First Secretary of the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia, emphasized the Party and State’s unwavering attention towards the Vietnamese community abroad. This community is considered an integral part of the national unity bloc and plays a vital role in strengthening cooperation and friendship between Vietnam and Malaysia.
Tan commended the association for its initiatives in organizing activities that foster connections among overseas Vietnamese in Malaysia, ultimately fostering a united community and promoting cultural exchanges and people-to-people diplomacy between the two nations.
The event is part of the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-Vietnam diplomatic relations, as well as the one-year anniversary of the establishment of the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association.
The “Taste of Sambal” fair, an annual Malaysian food festival, effectively showcases the cultural diversity of this Southeast Asian country. The festival attracts numerous renowned chefs and culinary experts from around the world.
Assorted activities to advertise charm of Mu Cang Chai terrace fields
NDO – A hive of activities praising the charm of Mu Cang Chai terraced rice fields in Yen Bai province will be held in the downtown of Mu Cang Chai district throughout this September to celebrate the National Day (September 2).
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.
