The ASEAN Dhaka Committee (ADC) and ASEAN Ladies Association (ALA) have organised ‘’ASEAN Mini Bazaar” that highlights the spirit of spring in Dhaka.
The event took place at the premises of the Embassy of Indonesia in Gulshan on Sunday, read a press release.
The bazaar wished to further promote ASEAN’s culture and gastronomy to the public and diplomatic communities.
Even as it hence, it would also enhance vibrant engagement amongst members of the diplomatic corps community, and in the families, most especially ASEAN countries accredited in Dhaka.
Foreign Officers Spouse Association (FOSA) of MOFA Bangladesh President Fahmina Zabeen was the chief guest of the event.
The event was also attended by Head of Missions (HoM) of ASEAN countries accredited to Dhaka, including the current HoM ASEAN Dhaka Committee (ADC) Chairman and Ambassador of Philippines to Bangladesh Leo Tito L Ausan Jr.
Indonesian Ambassador to Bangladesh and Nepal, Heru Hartanto Subolo and Mdm Sinta Ekawati Subolo as the host warmly welcomed and indulged around 300 visitors.
Many Several ASEAN embassies participated in the bazaar, among others, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam, displaying and selling various signature goods, such as handicrafts, traditional clothes and fabrics, scarfs, and beauty products.
Visitors of the bazaar enjoyed spring vibes, among others cultural performances; dance of TBC by Indonesian dancers. The bazaar culminated with a beautiful and lively rendition of Poco-Poco and Maumere dancing together.