Spreading the flavours of Vietnamese culinary culture in China's Chongqing
WVR - On May 22, at the New World District (Yu Zhong District, Chongqing), the Consulate General of Vietnam in Chongqing, in collaboration with the Yu Zhong District administration, the Dadukou District administration, and the Chongqing Europe-America Alumni Association, organized the "Diplomat's Kitchen" event. The program aimed to introduce and promote Vietnamese cuisine while fostering cultural exchange and cooperation between Vietnam and Chongqing.
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| Delegates attending the "Diplomat's Kitchen" program take a commemorative photo. |
Attending the event were Vietnamese Consul General in Chongqing Bui Nguyen Long; Vice Chairman of the Chongqing Political Consultative Conference Chen Guiyun, Deputy Secretary of the Yu Zhong District Party Committee Zou Xiaoyu; Head of the Dadukou District United Front Work Department Wang Tao; Party Secretary and General Secretary of the Chongqing Europe-America Alumni Association Zhang Qin, along with representatives from various departments, organizations of Chongqing city, Yu Zhong District, Dadukou District, and over 70 businesses from Vietnam and Chongqing.
The highlight of the event was when Consul General Bui Nguyen Long and Head of the United Front Wang Tao joined the kitchen to introduce Vietnam's pho (rice noodle soup) and nem (spring roll), as well as Chongqing's signature noodles.
Consul General Bui Nguyen Long stated that pho and nem are among Vietnam's iconic dishes, reflecting the culinary philosophy of balancing yin and yang, harmoniously combining natural ingredients and spices, and embodying the sophistication and inclusiveness of the Vietnamese soul.
The nem and pho presented at this event were prepared by the diplomatic spouses of the Consulate General, with the participation of educator Nguyen Xuan Dien, representing the Vietnamese community in Chongqing.
Consul General Bui Nguyen Long expressed his hope that through today's exchange, Chongqing friends would not only taste delicious Vietnamese dishes but also appreciate the beauty of Vietnamese culture.
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| Consul General Bui Nguyen Long and Head of the United Front Wang Tao introduce the unique culinary features of Vietnam and Chongqing to the event attendees. |
For his part, Head of the United Front Wang Tao noted that Chongqing noodles, though simple, embody the character of the river region: spicy, generous, and honest. Every morning, millions of Chongqing residents start their day with a bowl of noodles.
The Vice Chairman of the Chongqing Political Consultative Conference and leaders of Yu Zhong District both assessed that cuisine is a universal language that requires no translation. The leaders from both sides cooking together is a testament to sincere friendship, helping people from both sides understand each other better, which is a solid foundation for economic, tourism, and people-to-people cooperation.
According to reports, many Chongqing diners were impressed when tasting authentic Vietnamese pho and nem for the first time, expressing a desire to visit Vietnam for more experiences. Some restaurants in Chongqing have had preliminary discussions about adding pho and nem to their menus.
On the sidelines of the event, Vietnamese and Chongqing businesses also strengthened connections, opening up many hopeful prospects for business and trade cooperation in the near future.
| The "Diplomat's Kitchen" event held on May 22 at the New World District is seen as a beautiful milestone in the cultural exchange relationship between Vietnam and Chongqing city, further promoting the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and China to new heights. |
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(Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Chongqing)
