The Embassy of Vietnam in Indonesia introduced the country’s signature Nem (spring roll) at the ASEAN cuisine festival in Jakarta, Indonesia (Source: Embassy of Vietnam) Jakarta (VNA) – The Embassy of Vietnamin Indonesia introduced the country’s signature Nem (spring roll) at the ASEANcuisine festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, on August 5.
The event, jointly organised by the hostcountry’s Ministry of Education and Culture, and the Foreign Ministry’sDepartment for ASEAN Cooperation, forms part of activities to mark the 50thanniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Addressing the opening ceremony, Deputy Directorof the Department of Cultural Diplomacy under the Foreign Ministry NadjamuddinRamly underlined the significance of cultural cooperation among the ten ASEANmembers via efforts and actions to promote solidarity, equality, cooperationand development, with fundamental activities such as the food festival.
The ASEAN nations have rich culture and cuisine,he said, adding that promotion of food identity of each nation is a diplomaticchannel.
At the festival, each ASEAN nation introducedone traditional dish.
The event lured a crowd of tourists visiting Jakarta, who enjoyed ASEAN foodfree of charge.-VNA
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