The Indonesian Embassy in Pyongyang has joined a culinary festival and sports competition held in the North Korean capital.

Located in Rungra People’s Sports Park, May Day Stadium, Pyongyang, the event was hosted by the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

As reported by Antara news agency, the Indonesian representatives served a wide array of the archipelago's delicacies such as nasi goreng ikan teri (fried rice with anchovies), mie goreng bakso ikan (fried noodles served with fish balls), dadar gulung (Indonesian traditional crepes), pudding and also Indonesian bottled juices.

Second secretary of the Indonesian Embassy in Pyongyang, Sukamto, said the food and beverages received positive feedback from the diplomat community, as well as from North Korean delegates.

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“The food was sold in less than an hour. But it didn’t stop visitors to revisit our stand,” said Sukamto.

Besides Indonesia, the embassies of China, Russia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Egypt, Iran and Palestine also offered their traditional food.

As for the sports competition, the Indonesian Embassy representatives formed a team together with other Asian countries and Brazil, managing to finish as runner-up in the football competition.

By participating in this event, the government hopes to strengthen its relationship with North Korea, as well as other international organizations in Pyongyang. (kes)