Vietnam President Receives Sacred Gifts and Regional Delicacies
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President Droupadi Murmu’s warm reception for Vietnam’s To Lam at Rashtrapati Bhavan marked a milestone in bilateral ties. The state visit’s highlight was a dinner blending Bihar and Maharashtra cuisines, paired with culturally resonant presents.
Addressing the gathering, Murmu underscored the enduring historical, civilizational, and cultural affinities fortifying India-Vietnam relations. Vietnam’s key position in India’s Act East policy and Indo-Pacific outlook through ASEAN was a focal point.
Bihar’s offerings included Nalanda’s GI Silaun Khaja, a gossamer-layered confection of flour, sugar, and ghee that melts delicately. Gaya Anrasa’s fermented rice-jaggery spheres, fried softly and sesame-coated, evoke cultural depth with their subtle nuttiness.
Mithila Makhana’s popped lotus seeds, GI-tagged for quality, brim with proteins and antioxidants from Bihar’s farms. Hajipur Malbhog bananas shine with natural perfume and silken texture.
From Maharashtra, Ratnagiri Alphonsos—GI mangoes of legend—offer golden perfection in scent and taste from Konkan groves. A millet bar from millet-rich belts like Marathwada fuses ancient grains’ nutrition into a portable health boost.
Symbolic gifts included Namoh 108, NBRI’s lotus with 108 sacred petals, linking spiritual traditions across faiths via biotech marvel.
Moradabad’s brass ensemble portrays Buddha in Abhaya pose beneath a Bodhi tree facsimile, with meticulous foliage and a compassion bowl, glowing on lotus petals—a nod to artisanal heritage.
Varanasi’s silk fabric, jacquard floral in fuchsia tones, bridges Indian weave mastery with Vietnamese attire grace. This event signals strengthened strategic bonds.
