Vietnam introduces culture, cuisine in Thailand

A Vietnamese culture and cuisine promotion week held by the Vietnamese Embassy, Thai Vietjet Air and Dusit Thani hotel kicked off in Bangkok, Thailand on the evening of July 16.

Addressing the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Hai Dang emphasized that cuisine is a special feature in Vietnam’s culture, which is appraised by the world.

Vietnamese cuisine has been promoted in many countries, Ambassador Dang said, adding that Vietnamese restaurants in Thailand have attracted a large number of customers who show their love for Vietnamese dishes.

The Ambassador said he hopes that the cultural week will help Thai and international friends gain an insight into Vietnam’s land and people through special dishes.

The event drew the participation of representatives of embassies, international friends and overseas Vietnamese in Bangkok, who enjoyed special dishes cooked by Chef Bui Van Dam from Ho Chi Minh City and art performances presented by Hon Viet artists from Vietnam National Academy of Music.

An exhibition of Vietnamese Thai painters was held on the sidelines of the event.

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