Malaysia Showcases Heritage At AAWAG Festival In Geneva

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The aroma of authentic 'nasi lemak' and 'teh tarik', set against the cultural charm of 'Joget' and 'Zapin', brought Malaysia's unique culture and cuisine to the global stage at the Asian Ambassadors' Wives Association Geneva (AAWAG) Asian Festival in Geneva on Wednesday.
Held at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), the annual festival, themed 'Jewels of Asia,' has gathered participation from 23 Asian countries, with each country showcasing their national identities through handicrafts, traditional costumes, cultural shows, and traditional cuisines.
In a statement, the Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the United Nations (UN) and World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva said Malaysia promoted traditional local fare such as nasi lemak, satay ayam, karipap, and teh tarik, alongside traditional Malay dances such as Joget, Zapin, and Inang, and traditional costumes of Puteri Perak and Orang Ulu.

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