Sri Lanka showcases culture and cuisine at UNWG Charity Bazaar in Vienna

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The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Austria took part in the 2025 International Festival Charity Bazaar organized by the United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG) in Vienna at the Austria Centre recently.

The Sri Lanka stall, organised by the Embassy, was decorated with traditional batiks, Sri Lankan art, and photographs, offering visitors a cultural showcase. Tourism brochures were made available, and guests were served traditional Sri Lankan snacks and sweetmeats together with Ceylon Tea, highlighting Sri Lanka’s culinary heritage.

The UNWG Bazaar is one of the largest annual fundraising events in Vienna, bringing together the international community to present culture and cuisine from around the world. This year’s event featured more than 80 stalls representing diplomatic missions and organisations based in Vienna. Proceeds from the bazaar are donated by the United Nations Women’s Guild in Vienna to support children in need worldwide, underscoring the charitable purpose of the event.