ROYAL PALACE DIPLOMATIC INTERNATIONAL CUISINE EVENING

Belgrade, 27 May 2010 – Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine hosted tonight the traditional evening of international cuisine at the Royal Palace.

At this unique gathering, the Ambassadors of more than twenty countries and international missions in Belgrade came at the invitation of Their Royal Highnesses to represent the gastronomic tradition of their countries with typical national dishes and beverages.

Guests were welcomed by HRH Crown Prince Alexander II, who stressed that it is always nice to see such a colourful banquet table at the Royal Palace, and that this event brings us together because it gives us a chance to get to know each other’s culture better, by gathering and tasting dishes and beverages of various countries.

In the official part of the programme, the Lola folklore ensemble presented a series of dances from Serbia to the guests.

The dining table of the Royal Palace was enriched this evening with so many wonderful, tasteful and colourful dishes from all over the world. Here are just a few. Mexico was represented by delicious Mole (sauce with chicken). Russia presented the traditional Russian salad and fish. Macedonia opted for sheep cheese and wine, as did Switzerland with its’ world famous cheese. Algeria presented famous couscous with lamb and vegetables. Japan was represented by sushi. The Italian Embassy made lasagne and tiramisu. Syria was presented with Syrian coffee and Ghana with rice and grilled chicken. Angola was presented with codfish croquettes, and Egypt brought Baklava. Canada opted for salmon with spinach and chicken stuffed with goose liver in smoked cheese, and India for chicken „Biryani“.