The enchanting flavors of Egypt are about to take center stage at the iconic InterContinental Dhaka, as the much-anticipated Egyptian Food Festival is set to kick off on October 5, 2023. In an exciting pre-event press conference held today, a distinguished panel of attendees provided a glimpse into the culinary extravaganza that awaits food enthusiasts.
The pre-event press conference, held at InterContinental Dhaka, was attended by esteemed dignitaries, key partners, and event organizers including Mohammad. Atiqur Rahaman, Managing Director, Bangladesh Services Ltd (Owning company of InterContinental Dhaka); Mostafa Magdy Elkady, Bangladesh District Manager, EgyptAir Airlines; Mohammad Alaa Raslan, Financial Manager, Egypt Airlines; Sheikh Mohammad Maroof, Additional Managing Director and Chief Business Officer City Bank; Sawkat Ali, Assistant Manager of Corporate Sales, Halda Valley; Ashwani Nayar, General Manager, InterContinental Dhaka; Rezwan Maruf, Director of Sales & Marketing, InterContinental Dhaka and Olivier Loreaux, Director of Food & Beverage, InterContinental Dhaka.
Ashwani Nayar expressed his excitement, stating, "We're privileged to host esteemed dignitaries at this event, celebrating our partnership with EgyptAir to bring Egypt's vibrant culture and cuisine to Bangladesh. Direct flights between Cairo and Dhaka, now more frequent, set the stage for this enriching cultural exchange. "
The Egyptian Food Festival, which will be hosted at InterContinental Dhaka's signature all-day-dining restaurant, Elements Global Dining, will pay tribute to the rich cuisine and culture of Egypt. Diners will be treated to a delectable array of Egyptian delicacies crafted by Guest Chefs Mohamed, Khaled, and Ehab, along with the culinary team at InterContinental Dhaka.
Guests will have the opportunity to savor iconic Egyptian dishes, including Koshari, Hamam Mahshi, Fattah, Sayadeya, Kawara, Moussaka, Kofta, Tagine, and an assortment of mouth-watering desserts such as Konafa, Om Ali, and Mahalabia.
