The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ha Noi, Viet Nam participated in the Annual International Food Festival organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of Viet Nam, which was held on 11 December 2022 in Ha Noi. The 10th assembly of this annual event was attended by representatives from diplomatic missions, international organizations, INGOs based in Ha Noi, provincial offices of the MoFA, provincial governments, and Vietnamese food and beverage industry leaders.
Sri Lanka’s stall was one of the main attractions of the event, with authentic Sri Lankan food such as Kottu Rotti and Aappa (Hoppers) which were made with live demonstrations. Dilmah – Ceylon Tea – Viet Nam also participated in the event and served Ceylon Tea with Sri Lankan short eats. Both Vietnamese and expatriates enjoyed the Sri Lankan food and the warm hospitality.
The food festival comprised 131 stalls and was attended by approximately 5000 people. The Sri Lankan community in Ha Noi, and other main cities and provinces of Viet Nam, actively participated in the event and generously assisted the Embassy in conducting a very successful promotional programme.
