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\u201c<\/b>A Taste of Sri Lanka at Mrs. Balbir\u2019s Cooking School<\/i><\/b>\u201d \u2013 Culinary Diplomacy Initiative of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand <\/b> <\/p>\n

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As part of its ongoing efforts to promote tourism, trade, and cultural diplomacy, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand organized a culinary and promotional event titled <\/span>\u201cA Taste of Sri Lanka at Mrs. Balbir\u2019s Cooking School\u201d<\/span><\/i> in Bangkok, in collaboration with Mrs. Vinder Balbir, a renowned chef, restaurateur, and television cooking show host based in Bangkok, Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n

The event was attended by Ambassadors, culinary professionals and students, as well as representatives from the hospitality and travel sectors, importers, and other business stakeholders.<\/span><\/p>\n

A highlight of the programme was a live cooking demonstration conducted by the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe. During the demonstration, selected Sri Lankan dishes including Sri Lankan Cashew Curry ( <\/span>Kaju Maluwa<\/span><\/i>), Young Jackfruit Curry (<\/span>Polos Curry<\/span><\/i>), and Sri Lankan Fish Cutlets were prepared. The Ambassador provided an explanatory narration throughout the session, highlighting the ingredients, preparation methods, and cultural significance of each dish. <\/span><\/p>\n

Following the demonstration, participants were hosted to a Sri Lankan lunch buffet, allowing guests to experience authentic Sri Lankan cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, audio-visual presentations on Sri Lanka\u2019s tourism destinations, cultural heritage, wellness tourism, and export-oriented products were screened, highlighting Sri Lanka\u2019s potential as a year-round tourism destination and a reliable trading partner, particularly in the food and beverages, spices, tea, and handicrafts sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n

The event provided a useful platform to promote Sri Lanka as a preferred destination for Thai travellers and to encourage engagement between Sri Lankan exporters and Thai importers, thereby contributing to the strengthening of bilateral economic and people-to-people relations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Embassy of Sri Lanka<\/b>
<\/b>Bangkok<\/b>
<\/b>24 January 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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