Scene at the event (Photo: VNA) New Delhi (VNA) – A Vietnamese cuisine week washeld at the Ascott Dhaka hotel in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from February 17 to 28,drawing a large number of gastronomy lovers.
Manager of the hotel Liisa Lindner said Vietnamese culinarydelights are increasingly popular all over the world for their flavor balanceand good health effects.
The festival aims to promote the cuisine to a wider publicin Bangladesh, she added.
Throughout the week, visitors from Bangladesh, the UK,Germany, Japan, and the Republic of Korea were treated to various signaturedishes, including pho bo (noodle soup with beef), shrimp spring roll, bananatapioca pudding, and baked banana cake. The food was cooked by the chef of thehotel Ranjan William Costa, who started learning Vietnamese dishes when makingfriend with a Vietnamese.
The event also featured Vietnamese folk singing, lanterns,conical hats, and images on scenic sites from the Southeast Asian nation.
Attending the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to the countryTran Van Khoa lauded the initiative, saying it adds to the concerted efforts ofthe embassy, organisations, and individuals in promoting Vietnam’s cuisine andculture.-VNA
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