The Vietnamese cuisine and cultural exchange festival is currently underway in Kuala Lumpur, featuring over 100 food stalls that showcase the culinary delights of Viet Nam’s three regions to international and Malaysian friends, VNA reported Friday.
Lasting until December 11, the event highlights iconic Vietnamese dishes such as pho (noodle soup with beef), fried spring rolls, and banh mi (Vietnamese baguette) from the north; fresh spring rolls, banh xeo (crispy, stuffed rice pancake), and banh bot loc (rice dumpling cake) from the central region; and cha bo (Vietnamese beef bologna) and com tam (broken rice dish) from the south. These offerings have drawn significant attention from attendees.
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| Vietnamese area at the Vietnamese cuisine and cultural exchange festival. |
Participating vendors include well-established Vietnamese businesses operating in Kuala Lumpur such as An Viet Food Market, Viet Mart, Viet-Thai-Cambodia Mart, and Mini Nguyen Café.
By the end of the first day – November 27, the festival had already welcomed more than 500 visitors. Alongside the culinary showcases, the opening day featured musical performances and a traditional ao dai (Vietnamese long dress) fashion show.
Speaking to the VNA at the event, Tengku Dato’ Hishammuddin Zaizi Bin Azman Shah Alhaj, Director of Malaysia’s Ikhasas Group, expressed his hope that the festival would become a regular event, expanding in scale to foster greater cultural and culinary exchange.
Tran Thi Chang, representing the Malaysia-Viet Nam Friendship Association, also shared her optimism that such events would strengthen bilateral ties and create new opportunities for trade, tourism, and investment between the two countries.
In September, Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel in HCM City also celebrated the "Beautiful Taste of Malaysia" food week.
It is being hosted by the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board and the Malaysian Consulate General in the city to offer locals the opportunity to experience Malaysia's rich culinary heritage and traditional culture.
The event also showcased Malaysian culture and feature dance performances.
Source: VNA
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