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Mithila makhana, Hajipur Malbhog, Ratnagiri mangoes served to President of Vietnam during India state visit
During the Vietnam President To Lam's three-day state visit to India beginning May 5, 2026, regional delicacies from Bihar and Maharashtra were served, including Mithila makhana, Hajipur Malbhog bananas, and Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes. Other offerings included Silao Khaja and Gaya anarsa, with millet bars from Maharashtra also noted.
Why It Matters
The menu highlights cultural diplomacy through regional foods and showcases India's diverse agricultural products, including GI-tagged items, during a high-level international visit.
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Millet bars from Maharashtra served
May 7, 2026
Healthy millet bars from Maharashtra were also served to the visiting leader.
Gaya anarsa served
May 5, 2026
Gaya anarsa, a traditional delicacy from Gaya, Bihar, was also served during the state visit.
Silao Khaja served
May 5, 2026
Silao Khaja, a Geographical Indication-tagged sweet from Silao in Nalanda district, Bihar, was served to the visiting leader.
Mithila makhana, Hajipur Malbhog banana, and Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes served
May 5, 2026
Mithila makhana from the Mithila region, Hajipur Malbhog bananas, and Ratnagiri Alphonso (Hapus) mangoes were among the special eatables served to the Vietnamese president during the state visit.
State visit of Vietnam's President To Lam begins
May 5, 2026
The three-day state visit of Vietnam's President To Lam to India began on May 5, 2026.