Nhan Dan Online- A Malaysian Culinary and Culture Delight Promotion Week will be held from August from 21 to 28 at Melia Hotel in Hanoi.

The event, is jointly organised by the Melia Hanoi and the Embassy of Malaysia,  is to mark the Malaysian National Day which falls on August 31.

During the Malaysian Culinary and Culture Promotion Week, a large amount of distinctive offers from Malaysia like Roti Canai, Satay with condiments, Famous Rice Noodles, Roti Jala, Nasi Lemak, Mee Rebus, Teh Tarik demonstration at the buffer dinner together with traditional dances will be presented to bring you the most exciting memories.

On the occasion, Malaysia Embassy and Melia Hotel will organise a culinary and Tehtarik tea making show  on August 22 to raise fund for charity activities.

Malaysian culinary has been influenced by other cultures like China, Indian and Middle East; therefore, there is a wide variety of choices available when it comes to foods. Malay food often uses fresh ingredients, lots of seasoning and herbs to enhance the taste and flavours. Desserts in Malaysia are quite sweet and often contain coconut milk, sometimes; tropical fruits can also be served as deserts.

Among many beverages, Teh Tarik is a popular Malaysian tea made by combining 2 main ingredients: tea and condensed milk. The tea is brewed using a unique technique, pouring the tea back and forth from high to a container held below. In Malaysia, there are often competitions and performances between demonstrators to show this special skill.

Also from Malaysian multi-culture, music and dances vary widely and are considered as mesmerizing and complex art forms. The dances can be divided into court dance, folk dance or others but there is a common use of the drums in the background. Some of the popular traditional dances are Joget, Inang, Silat, Shadow Plays and Datun Julud.