Peruvian culture delights: Thailand’s Peru Embassy promotes food and coffee

In a recent series of events designed to strengthen bilateral ties between Peru and Thailand, the Embassy of Peru in Thailand organised three cultural programs centred around Peruvian food and coffee. The events showcased the richness of Peruvian culture and gastronomy, aiming to introduce the Thai public to the unique flavours and traditions of Peru.

The series kicked off with Peruvian Food and Pisco on November 11, where attendees were treated to a cooking demonstration by a Peruvian chef. The chef prepared traditional dishes such as seabass ceviche and fish and shrimp tiradito. The event also included a cocktail mixing session featuring Pisco, a Peruvian national spirit.

On November 13, the embassy hosted Andean Elegance: A Pisco and Wine Affair, an event designed to invite attendees to experience the taste of Peruvian wine and liquor.

The series concluded the following day with Peruvian Coffee Cupping: From Andean Beans to Thai Brews at Promperu Asean. Coffee aficionados were encouraged to sample a range of coffee beans grown in Peru and engage in a sensory exploration of the beans’ aroma. The event was organized in collaboration with 11 Peruvian associations and communities.

Cecilia Galarreta, the Peruvian Ambassador, highlighted that these events were co-organized with the Peruvian Economic and Trade Office for ASEAN and received support from both Thai and Peruvian enterprises. The aim was to highlight the richness of Peruvian food and beverages in Thailand.

Rich Peruvian culture

“Peruvian cuisine, wine, and coffee are significant to Peruvian culture, representing a rich tapestry of flavours, traditions, and historical influences,” Galarreta said.

She also mentioned how Peruvian cuisine is celebrated for its diverse range of ingredients, a result of Peru’s varied geography comprising coastal, Andean, and Amazonian regions. She cited the example of the 4,000 varieties of native potatoes grown in the Peruvian highlands.

Galarreta further noted that Peru has a 500 year tradition of wine production, making it the oldest wine-producing country in South America. The country’s diverse climate and geography yield distinctively regional wines, reported Bangkok Post.

Moreover, Peru boasts a long history of coffee cultivation, with beans from regions such as Cusco, Cajamara, Junin and Pasco offering diverse tastes and aromas, Galarreta added.

“Peruvian cuisine, wines, and coffees are integral components of the country’s cultural identity, reflecting a harmonious blend of traditions and influences.”