New York (VNA) – Vietnam’straditional cuisine fascinated foreign friends at the 2023 International Bazaarheld at the United Nations headquarters on June 6.
The annual event, held by the Spouses ofDelegates of Member States, aims to strengthen ties between member countriesand raise funds to support the UN’s activities and humanitarian projects.
This year's bazaar saw nearly 100 booths showcasinghandicraft products and traditional cuisines of UN member countries.
The Vietnamese mission brought ceramic,lacquer, brocade and silk products to the event, along with traditional disheslike spring rolls, banh ran vung (sesame donut), che dau xanh cot dua (sweetgreen bean soup with coconut milk), and icedmilk coffee to the event.
According to Dang Hoang Giang, head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the UN, joining the event will help promote the good values of the country andpeople of Vietnam to the international community, especially the diplomaticmissions in New York.
It will contribute to making practical contributions to theUN's humanitarian goals and efforts, he said./.