Embassy of Malaysia in Paris - The Power of Unity Through Food

H.E. Datuk Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim, Malaysia's ambassador to France, joins Abang Brian at the Embassy of Malaysia in Paris for a deep dive into Malaysian culture and cuisine. They explore the "Kampung spirit" that unites Malaysians abroad, the role of food as a cultural ambassador, and evolving global perceptions of Malaysian heritage. The discussion also highlights the pride in UNESCO’s recognition of Malaysian breakfast culture, celebrating food’s power to connect across borders.Timestamps0:00 Intro03:00 Datuk Eldeen: The Kampung spirit05:41 Malaysians in France; the unity found away from homeland15:43 What is Malaysian food to Datuk Eldeen?16:16 Observations of changes in attitudes towards Malaysian culture; food leads to peace22:08 Should we water down our food for others? Takes on fusion food27:41 Malaysia breakfast culture UNESCO inscription as intangible cultural heritage29:54 The fights over origin of dishes - is there a way to solve them?37:53 Sambal SurveyFOLLOW EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA (PARIS)Instagram: @embassyofmalaysiaparisFacebook: Embassy of Malaysia in ParisX: @MYEmbParisFOLLOW US⁠⁠@abangbrian⁠⁠⁠⁠@hungryimmigrant⁠