The charm of the boot-shaped country

Tuần lễ ẩm thực Italy tại Việt Nam: Nét hấp dẫn của đất nước hình chiếc ủng

Delegates cut the ribbon to open the series of events of the 9th Italian Cuisine Week in Vietnam. (Photo: Le Lai)

On November 15 in Hanoi, the Italian Trade Agency in collaboration with MM Mega Market, the organizer of the exhibition "Taste of Italy", officially opened the series of events of Italian Cuisine Week in Vietnam.

In a friendly and warm atmosphere, revolving around the theme of cultural exchange between Italy and Vietnam, with the participation of Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Marco della Seta and Director of Trade Affairs, Italian Commercial Attaché Fabio De Cillis and representatives from MM Mega Market.

Speaking at the event, Ambassador Marco della Seta said that this year's Italian Cuisine Week has the theme: "Mediterranean Diet and Vegetable Cuisine: Health and Tradition", with the desire to share nutritious, healthy products that suit the taste and preferences of Vietnamese people.

Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Marco della Seta. (Photo: Dieu Linh)

The Italian Ambassador emphasized that the culinary week will focus on creating a harmonious combination between Vietnam and Italy. The culinary week is held to promote dialogue between the cuisines of the two countries, connecting people's interests through seminars, culinary events, art exhibitions and culinary festivals.

At the opening event, attendees enjoyed Italian-flavored dishes such as Gelato, Espresso, smoked salmon, wine, pasta, etc., as well as explored various product stalls from the boot-shaped country.

The “Taste of Italy” exhibition is expected to last 2 weeks (from November 15-29) at MM Mega Market, aiming to introduce to Vietnamese consumers the rich culinary culture, contributing to promoting the consumption of imported food and beverage products from this European economy.

Guests enjoy special Italian dishes. (Photo: Dieu Linh)

After the opening event, the Italian Cuisine Week in Vietnam 2024 will continue to connect the culture as well as the knowledge and methods of developing the cuisine of the two countries through seminars, wine tasting events, art exhibitions and especially the street food festival taking place on November 23 and 24, where Italian and Vietnamese street food intersect.

Some pictures at the event:

Traditional Italian dishes are served at the "Taste of Italy" exhibition. (Photo: Dieu Linh)

Panna cotta is a dessert made from cream, milk, sugar and agar powder, then waiting for the mixture to set, then topped with fruit jam. (Photo: Dieu Linh)