ISLAMABAD Jan 20 (TNS): The Musical Food Festival organized by the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing, to bring people of both the countries further closer, continues to allure a significant number of epicureans since its opening ceremony.
Pakistan’s ambassador to China, Masood Khalid highlighting the importance of people to people connectivity said the activity would serve as a catalyst for further enhancing the cultural cooperation between the two friendly countries.
Masood also stressed for frequent exchange of delegations of professionals and youth for creating awareness about culture and economic opportunities for social development of both sides.
Welcoming the guests he said for stronger bonds food plays an important role and it was a great opportunity to experience Pakistani food with its trademark aroma and spices.
Ambassador thanked the Chinese government for providing support to this festival. Prof Huang Jiefu, Member of China People’s Political Consultative Committee, Deng Xi Jun, China’s Special Envoy on Afghanistan and Ambassador (Retd) Sha Zukang, President of China-Pakistan Friendship Association were amongst the guests of honour in the opening ceremony of the festival.
Two Master chefs from Serena Hotel are the architects of this food extravaganza while eminent musicians from Pakistan enthralled the audience with Pakistani music.
The inaugural ceremony of the festival was attended by a large number of Chinese officials, intellectuals, civil society members and Pakistani community. The guests greatly appreciated the rich Pakistani cuisine and music.
The festival will continue till January 23.
