(VOVworld) – A gastronomy week in Hanoi is aimed at introducing Peru’s culinary culture and beauties to local people through various activities such as a cuisine festival, a painting exhibition, a workshop on tourism in Peru and farm produce, and a music and fashion show.

Chef Aldo Vargas demonstrates Peru dishes at another culinary event. (Photo: VNA)

Luis Tsuboyama, the Chargé d’affaires at the Peruvian Embassy in Vietnam, told reporters on Wednesday that the week is being held by the Embassy to mark the 22^nd anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties and Peru’s hosting of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in November. The second such event will run until September 27th.