Indonesian cuisine attracts wide attention at Kenya festival

Indonesia exhibits delights such as rendang, chicken satay, meatballs, cendol ice in ASEAN Food Festival 2025 in Nairobi

JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Indonesian cuisine received world attention through its participation in the 2025 ASEAN Food Festival (AFF) in Nairobi, Kenya, VOI reports. 

The Indonesian Embassy’s Ad Interim Business Authority, Danny Rahdiansyah, stated that Indonesia’s participation in the 2025 AFF was part of the “Indonesia Spice-up the World” campaign.

The Indonesian Embassy in Nairobi collaborated with the Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) of the Indonesian Embassy in Nairobi and the Indonesian diaspora in Kenya. 

“Culinary promotions like this are a form of soft power diplomacy, building close relationships through culture, and opening up opportunities for cooperation in the fields of trade, tourism and investment,” said Danny.

Soft power diplomacy, he continued, uses artistic and cultural forces to influence global public opinion in peaceful and inclusive ways, and shape a positive image of Indonesia.

In line with that, the Coordinator of Information, Social and Cultural Functions Wisnu Lombardwinanto also emphasized the importance of introducing Indonesia as a multicultural, democratic, tolerant, and respectful nation. 

“Through the culinary taste, we can form a new perception of Indonesia in the international world,” said Wisnu. 

The festival is an annual event initiated by the ASEAN Committee in Nairobi (ACN).

In the festival, Indonesia exhibited superior culinary delights such as rendang, chicken satay, meatballs, cendol ice, and various traditional snacks.