The Consulate General of Bangladesh in Istanbul is hosting its first ever Bangladeshi Food Festival.
The four-day event will begin today at the Healin Foods Restaurant in Teşvikiye. It looks to introduce and promote Bangladesh's rich culinary heritage.
The festival will be inaugurated at 7 p.m. with the participation of a number of distinguished guests, including politicians, government officials, academics, businessmen, cultural and media personalities as well as Istanbul-based diplomats from all over the world. Aiming to strengthen the bonds of friendship between Bangladesh and Turkey, the festival will present a number of renowned Bangladeshi flavors.
The festival is open to everyone who wants a taste of South Asian cuisine.