International visitors line up to enjoy Vietnamese pho

Journey to discover Vietnamese culture in the heart of the Middle East

The cultural space is delicately designed with a complex of exhibitions and diverse cultural experiences and exchanges, imbued with Vietnamese identity. The photo exhibition of the quintessence of Vietnamese culture and world heritages in Vietnam recognized by UNESCO is a brilliant highlight, introducing the image of a beautiful Vietnam, from famous landscapes to unique cultural heritages, helping viewers have a clearer view of Vietnam's role in preserving culture and developing the local economy and society.

Public Saudi Arabia is passionate about creating traditional Vietnamese lacquer paintings

Photo exhibition helps viewers discover a beautiful Vietnam rich in cultural identity

The art experience area received attention from the Saudi Arabian public and international friends. Here, Vietnamese artisans guided visitors to make colorful clay figurines, try traditional Dong Ho painting, or create sparkling lacquer paintings. These activities not only brought creative moments but also helped international friends better understand the culture and creative spirit of the Vietnamese people.

Traditional art of making to he figurines attracts both adults and children on Vietnam Day in Saudi Arabia

Dong Ho artisans enthusiastically guide visitors to create paintings using traditional seal carving techniques.

In addition, the art stage with performances of traditional musical instruments bearing the imprint of traditional music also attracted the audience. The audience was amazed by the performance of the quartet of flutes, erhu, pipa and monochord, which are still very new to the people of the Middle East in general and Saudi Arabia in particular.

Vietnamese cuisine - a borderless cultural bridge

In particular, the food booth with typical flavors from Vietnamese dishes has been transformed to suit Halal culinary standards such as herbal beef noodle soup, fried lotus seafood spring rolls, grilled shrimp and chicken spring rolls... prepared directly at the event, attracting diners.

International diners line up to enjoy pho - Vietnam's "national dish"

Culinary expert Nguyen Thuong Quan guides international guests through the experience of making traditional Vietnamese dishes.

While inhaling the aroma of star anise, cardamom and cinnamon, Mr. David Wilson, a Saudi Arabian businessman, shared: "I had pho when I traveled to Vietnam a few years ago. Today, enjoying this 'heritage' dish at the Vietnam Day event in Saudi Arabia , for me, it was truly an unforgettable experience. The delicate harmony of flavors, the aroma of fresh herbs, and the refreshing taste of the broth took me as if I were lost in the streets of Hanoi. Pho is not only a dish, but also a journey to discover the warm Vietnamese culture."

"Looking at the way people gather, line up, hold hot bowls of pho, cherish every sip of broth, every slice of pho... I clearly feel that Arabs really love this dish," culinary expert Nguyen Thuong Quan, Chairman of the Vietnam Chef Vocational Training and Employment Association, shared at the opening ceremony of Vietnam Day in Saudi Arabia 2024. It is known that nearly 300 servings of pho, more than 500 spring rolls and fried spring rolls were fully enjoyed by the public after only 2 hours of opening.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/khach-quoc-te-xep-hang-dai-cho-thuong-thuc-pho-viet-nam-185241214221707394.htm