Participating in the competition were union members and employees from the departments and units belonging to the six union branches within the Central Office of the Vietnam Journalists Association . The teams competed in a cooking contest with the theme of a family meal, with each team preparing a meal for six people using basic ingredients, spices, and cooking equipment provided by the organizers.
The Trade Union of the Central Office of the Vietnam Journalists Association organized the first "Journalists in the Kitchen - Connecting with Love" cooking competition.
Team members will cook within a set time limit and are not allowed to use pre-cooked food. Each team will have 3 minutes to present the content and meaning of their dish. The organizers will monitor the entire process, from preparation to cooking, ensuring hygiene throughout.
In his opening remarks at the cooking competition "Journalists in the Kitchen - Connecting with Love," journalist Le Tran Nguyen Huy, Acting Editor-in-Chief of the Newspaper of Journalists and Public Opinion - Chairman of the Trade Union of the Central Office of the Vietnam Journalists Association, said that modern life brings convenience to people, but sometimes it also takes away profound values. When my generation was young, we ate three meals a day at home and never knew what "restaurant food" meant.
Journalist Le Tran Nguyen Huy, Acting Editor-in-Chief of the Newspaper "Journalist and Public Opinion" and Chairman of the Trade Union of the Central Office of the Vietnam Journalists Association, delivered a speech at the competition.
As adults, when siblings and family members have the chance to sit down together, the lively conversations often revolve around the meals of their childhood. It's like a strong connection; even if disagreements arise, when they sit together at the table, each person has fond memories to share, and big issues become small, and small issues disappear. Because we are all brothers and sisters, sharing happy moments around that simple meal.
In the hustle and bustle of life, people are constantly racing against time and work, but everyone needs to find a way to balance everything so they can have precious moments for their family, gathering around the dinner table after a day's work.
Members of the judging panel at the first "Journalists in the Kitchen - Connecting with Love" cooking competition.
That is why the Trade Union of the Central Office of the Vietnam Journalists Association wants to have a day when all members, regardless of gender, can come together in the kitchen to connect with each other, to show that life, no matter what glamorous layers it may be covered in, no matter what one does, where one is, or how far one travels, still wants to return to share a reunion meal.
Mr. Thai Hoai Nam, Vice President of the Vietnam Public Employees' Union, stated that over the years, the Central Office Union of the Vietnam Journalists Association has effectively carried out its work in women's affairs, including organizing patriotic emulation movements among female cadres, union members, and workers. The unit's "Excellent in work, capable in home" movement has become a beautiful tradition, contributing to enhancing the position and role of women in all fields of work, society, and family.
The judges at the "Journalists in the Kitchen - Connecting with Love" cooking competition evaluated the meals prepared by each trade union group.
Through this, the women of the Trade Union of the Central Office of the Vietnam Journalists Association have affirmed their important role and made contributions to the strong and comprehensive development of the Vietnam Journalists Association.
The cooking competition "Journalists in the Kitchen - Connecting with Love" is not only an occasion to celebrate the 93rd anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Women's Union, but also an opportunity for each official, employee, and worker of the Trade Union of the Central Office of the Vietnam Journalists Association to showcase their talent, the meaningful role of family in modern life, contribute to raising awareness about the quality of family life, and preserve the culinary culture of the nation.
The judges at the first "Journalists in the Kitchen - Connecting with Love" cooking competition scored and commented on the family meals.
This is also an opportunity for each trade union official in the agency to demonstrate that they are not only skilled in their professional field but also truly adept at managing household affairs, and a place where everyone can learn and strengthen solidarity among all officials, employees, and workers.
According to Nguyen Duc Loi, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association, the cooking competition is one of the practical activities that creates a beneficial playground for officials, employees, and workers of the Central Office of the Vietnam Journalists Association to showcase their talents, the role and significance of family in modern life, contributing to raising awareness about the quality of family life and preserving the culinary culture of the Vietnamese people.
The Trade Union of the Newspaper and Public Opinion introduces traditional dishes that are not only nutritious, diverse, aesthetically pleasing, and delicious, but also ensure food safety and hygiene.
This is also an opportunity for officials, civil servants, and employees working in the Central Office of the Vietnam Journalists Association to affirm that they are not only skilled in their professional fields but also truly adept at managing household affairs. It is an activity to exchange ideas, learn from each other, and strengthen solidarity among all officials, civil servants, and employees in the unit.
At the conclusion of the competition, the Organizing Committee awarded the Special Prize to the Trade Union of the Office - Vietnam Journalists Association; the First Prize to the Trade Union of the Journalists and Public Opinion Newspaper; the Second Prize to the Trade Union of the Vietnam Journalists Association's Electronic Information Portal; and the Third Prize to the Trade Union of the Association's Working Committee and the Center for Press Culture. Four Consolation Prizes were awarded to the following trade unions: the Professional Affairs Department of the Vietnam Journalists Association; the Center for Journalism Professional Training; the Vietnam Press Museum; and the Journalist Magazine.
Here are some photos from the first "Journalists in the Kitchen - Connecting with Love" cooking competition:
Leaders of the Vietnam Public Employees' Union presented gifts to female officials, civil servants, and public employees on the occasion of the 93rd anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Women's Union (October 20, 1930 - October 20, 2023).
Journalist Le Tran Nguyen Huy, Acting Editor-in-Chief of the Journalists and Public Opinion Newspaper and Chairman of the Trade Union of the Central Office of the Vietnam Journalists Association, presented flowers and gifts to female officials, civil servants, and employees of the Journalists and Public Opinion Newspaper.
The Organizing Committee awarded the Special Prize to the Trade Union of the Office - Vietnam Journalists Association.
First prize went to the Trade Union of the Newspaper and Public Opinion.
The meal prepared by the Trade Union of the Office of the Vietnam Journalists Association won the Special Prize.
Second prize went to the Trade Union of the Vietnam Journalists Association's Electronic Information Portal.
Third prize went to the Trade Union of the Association Affairs Department and the Center for Culture and Journalism.
The organizing committee awarded the Encouragement Prize to the following trade union groups: the Professional Affairs Department of the Vietnam Journalists Association; the Center for Journalism Professional Training; the Vietnam Journalism Museum; and the Journalist Magazine.
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