"The Independence Day Feast" awakens historical memories.

(NLĐO) - "The Independence Day Tet meal" evokes historical memories through culinary flavors and stirs the spirit of family reunion through a Vietnamese meal.

The workshop "Independence Day Meal" was recently organized by Ngon Garden amidst the nationwide celebrations leading up to the National Day on September 2nd.

"Independence Day Feast" featuring dishes from all three regions of Vietnam: North, Central, and South.

Inspired by the simple meal that President Ho Chi Minh received from his compatriots upon his return to Hanoi from the war zone, this workshop takes diners back to their roots – where the spirit of independence is intertwined with the joy of family meals.

In late August 1945, President Ho Chi Minh returned to Hanoi from the Viet Bac War Zone. Before entering the city to prepare for the sacred moment of declaring to the world that Vietnam had achieved complete independence, he spent three days, from August 23 to 25, 1945, at the home of Mrs. Nguyen Thi An, a revolutionary base, in Phu Thuong village, Hanoi.

Here, Mrs. Nguyen Thi An and her family cooked simple dishes for Uncle Ho, such as taro soup, banana soup, bean soup, various vegetables, and sometimes chicken porridge…

The workshop attracted the attention of many diners.

Journalist Vinh Quyen, a special guest at the workshop and a passionate enthusiast of Vietnamese cuisine , shared that each dish carries a story about culture and history.

The traditional meal is known as a symbol of family reunion. This spirit becomes even more sacred when the country is united, with all three regions sharing one home. On Independence Day, the meal at Ngon Garden blends the flavors of the North, Central, and South, creating a culinary symphony that is both rich and warm, reflecting the spirit of togetherness.

Journalist Vinh Quyen and Ms. Hanh Pham shared their experiences at the workshop.

From the sweet and refreshing soup of the North, the tangy salad of the Central region, to the rich and flavorful braised fish of the South – all blend together to create a reunion meal, where the spirit of togetherness is deeply ingrained.

Diners enthusiastically enjoy the "Independence Day Feast".

Writer Phong Diep expressed her emotion at attending the workshop. This was a very meaningful and heartwarming moment for us to recall the proud days of our nation.

"For young people today, the word 'Independence' is just a word repeated many times, but to understand meaningfully and deeply the sacrifices of previous generations so that today we can live peacefully with our families, enjoying warm meals together, requires immense sacrifice. This is an opportunity to reflect on history, the past, and understand the cultural identity of the nation through each dish, through the feelings that the chefs have conveyed in each meal," the writer expressed.

The meal included dishes from Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam – dishes from Uncle Ho's hometown – and Southern Vietnam.

Ms. Hanh Pham, founder of Ngon Garden, shared that the "Independence Day Tet Meal" also carries the meaning of national reunification, with everyone sharing the joy of a reunion meal, North, Central, and South Vietnam as one family. That is why the meal includes dishes from the North, Central Vietnam - dishes from President Ho Chi Minh's hometown, and dishes from the South.

"The Independence Day Feast" is not just a culinary workshop, but also a tribute to the past and a reminder for the present. Freedom and independence are preserved not only in history books, but also in moments of togetherness around the family dinner table – the place that nurtures the Vietnamese soul, so that the national spirit will endure forever.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/bua-com-tet-doc-lap-danh-thuc-nhung-ky-uc-lich-su-196250825171541266.htm