Party chief’s spouse, foreign female ambassadors make ‘banh chung’

Spouse of the Party General Secretary Ngo Phuong Ly and foreign female diplomats cook 'banh chung'.

The event is part of activities in the cultural diplomacy program themed "A Concert of Vietnamese Tet," organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Ly said that in today's modern society, ‘banh chung’ is no longer something to be enjoyed only during the lunar New Year, but the tradition of making this kind of cake for Tet remains an indispensable part of many Vietnamese family celebrations.

Participants enjoyed other traditional dishes of Vietnam, watched folk singing performances, and visited booths showcasing traditional handicrafts. They then toured a Tet flower market, asked for calligraphy from the "Ong do" (Vietnamese calligrapher), and experienced pottery making and hand embroidery.

Expressing her joy in taking part in the event, Egyptian Ambassador to Vietnam Amal Abdel Kader Elmorsi Salama took time out to praise Vietnam's socio-economic achievements in recent years, with a high economic growth rate and improving living standards.

She wished continued prosperity for Vietnam to succeed in its future socioeconomic development plans.

Source: VNA