Tanzania’s rich cuisine, natural attractions captivate visitors at UNESCO’s Africa Week

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PARIS: TANZANIA’S pavilion emerged as one of the star attractions at the official opening of Africa Week at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, drawing hundreds of international guests eager to experience the country’s rich cultural heritage, tourism potential and traditional cuisine.

The colourful pavilion attracted diplomats, ministers, UNESCO officials and members of the African diaspora, with visitors praising Tanzania’s creative presentation of its unique heritage and cultural identity.

At the exhibition, guests were introduced to the country’s traditional water harvesting and conservation systems, tourism opportunities and historical heritage, making the pavilion one of the most visited exhibition areas during the international event.

Guest of honour, Thérèse Kayikwamba-Wagner, who serves as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Francophonie of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, toured the Tanzania pavilion and received detailed explanations on the country’s cultural and tourism attractions.

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Tanzania also showcased its rich culinary traditions, offering visitors a taste of popular local dishes including pilau, mishkaki, cassava and kachumbari, which attracted strong interest from guests from different countries attending the event.

Speaking on the sidelines of the celebrations, Tanzania’s Ambassador to France and Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Saidi Yakubu, said the country’s participation in Africa Week provides an important platform to promote Tanzania internationally through cultural heritage, tourism, indigenous cuisine and cultural diplomacy.

The event brought together ministers from several African countries, UNESCO leaders, ambassadors accredited to France and members of the African diaspora living in France.

Africa Week serves as an important platform for African countries within UNESCO to showcase the continent’s contribution to global culture, education, science and social development.