The Gambia Embassy in Washington D.C. participated in the ‘Embassy Chef Challenge’ to boost the impact of culinary diplomacy
The Embassy of The Gambia in the United States of America on March 7th participated in 2024 Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge to showcase the unique flavours of the various cuisines of The Gambia in a friendly culinary competition held at the Union Station in Washington D.C. The aim of the Embassy’s participation was to boost the impact of culinary diplomacy.
The Embassy joined 22 other Embassies to partake in what was described as culinary diplomacy. It is in this regard that The Gambia prepares its local delicacies especially domoda and local juice, the likes of baobab and wonjo.
The Gambian Chef, Mr. Hatib Joof of the Mansa Kunda Restaurant situated in Maryland represented The Gambia Embassy at the Chef Challenge. The Gambia was hailed for having prepared the most delicious food.
The Deputy Head of Mission, Rtd Lt. Gen. Yakuba Drammeh who represented the Ambassador at the event hailed the event as a resounding success given the ambiance and the purpose for which the event was organised especially in the context of bringing the Embassies stationed in Washington D.C. and local communities in an atmosphere characterized by mutual trust and confidence.
