The Myanmar Restaurant Association’s Traditional Myanmar Food Competition and Exhibition 2026 (Mandalay), under the theme “Taste of the Golden Land 2026 (Mandalay)”, was held at the Mandalay Convention Centre in Mandalay for two days on 22 and 23 August.

Activities on the second day included presentations of traditional Myanmar dishes in an international-standard fine-dining style, discussions by officials from Myanmar’s tea and coffee associations on their respective sectors, a panel discussion entitled “From Regional Flavours to World-Class Excellence”, and demonstrations of cocktails made using traditional Myanmar products.

Deputy Minister for Hotels, Tourism and Culture U Phyo Zaw Soe, together with officials, attended the second day of the competition and exhibition and delivered remarks.

A total of 11 teams competed in the competition, while 141 exhibition booths were set up to display and sell products.

MNA/KNN

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