On the picture Ambassador I Gusti Agung Wesaka Puja with Indonesian dancers.
By Roy Lie A Tjam.
The Asian culinary week at the Markthall in Rotterdam is a collaboration between the embassies of Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia in The Hague, together with Wah Nam Hong enterprise, with the aim of bringing a diverse array of Asian cuisines to Rotterdam.
The initiative to launch the Asia week came from Mr. Arjan Chan, proprietor of the prestigious Wah Nam Hong Supermarket. The series of culinary events was concluded on 19 November, under the capable stewardship of the friendly Caroline Wimmers Master of Ceremony of Marketing for Foodies.
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The opening of the Embassy of Indonesia’s Pavilion at Markthall took place on the bright autumn day of 7 November 2016. The pavilion, situated on the ground floor opposite Restaurant de Wereld van Smaak, was open to the public for a full week.
In his inaugural address, His Excellency Ambassador I Gusti Agung Wesaka Puja, outfitted with a superb Indonesian head gear called Udeng, addresses words of thanks to Mr. Arjan Chan proprietor of Wah Nam Hong Enterprise, for taking the initiative with the objective of bringing Asian food products to a broad audience in Rotterdam. Ambassador Puja noted that good food contributes to a good mood.
A representative of the renowned Indonesian shopping mall Sarinah attended the opening ceremony. All Indonesian ingredients and foodstuffs could be purchased from Wah Nam Hong Supermarket, located in the Markthall
The program included a workshop by Wida Winarno, Indonesian dance groups, a foodie bloggers meeting, a cooking demo by an Indonesian chef who was flown in from Prague, and a cupcake presentation by Noni Wardoni.
Chargé d’affaires ad interim of the Thai Embassy, Mr. Asi Mamanee, thanked Wah Nam Hong, Mr. Arjan Chan, and Mrs. Sin Yan Chan in his opening remarks. He continued:
“Distinguished guests, member of the press and others, on behalf of Royal Thai Embassy the Hague I would like to thank you and welcome everyone to the opening ceremony of Thailand week at Wah Nam Hong Markthal.
“Thailand week is collaboration between Royal Thai Embassy the Hague and Wah Nam Hong to bring Thai cuisine, one of the world’s most famous cuisines, to Markthal customers.”
” Although there are many international cuisines in Markthal, you cannot find an authentic Thai cuisine in this beautiful venue. During the week, the embassy has arranged 7 days’ cooking demonstrations by our chef from a Thai Select awarded restaurant.”
“There will be many famous Thai dishes for everyone who visits Wah Nam Hong to taste and enjoy. Once again, I would like to thank Wah Nam Hong for organizing this event.”
“Their presence in the Markthallen is truly wonderful and the assortment is rich and abundant. The Thai products are prominently represented on the shelves. This supermarket is an outstanding meeting point of products of the east and west.”
“I am honored to have been given the opportunity to inaugurate the Thai week and be part of the celebration in the company of such a distinguished group of guests.”
” I hope that every one of you will enjoy the Thai Week and that we will repeat similar events in the future.”
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