JAKARTA, June 5, 2025. The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba and the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, held the event "Cassava Bread. A shared culinary heritage. A celebration of shared heritage through local culinary traditions" at the National Gallery of Indonesia. This event was attended by the Indonesian Minister of Culture, Dr. Fadli Zon; the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Indonesia, Dagmar González Grau; the Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Indonesia, Enrique Antonio Acuña Mendoza; Ms. Endah T.B. Retno Astuti, Director General of Diplomacy, Promotion, and Cultural Cooperation of the Ministry of Culture; authorities from the provinces of West Sulawesi and Maluku; ambassadors and members of the Diplomatic Corps in Jakarta; and the Indonesian ambassadors designated to Cuba and Venezuela, Mr. Simon Soekarno and Mr. Fikry Cassidy. The event was an initiative of the Ladies' Association of the Indonesian Ministry of Culture, under the direction of Mrs. Katherine Grace Fadli Zon. The activity was a promotional event on traditional knowledge and practices related to the preparation and consumption of cassava bread, recognized in 2024 by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity, inscribed by Cuba, Venezuela, Haiti, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic. The Cuban Ambassador's speech highlighted, as UNESCO recognized in justifying the Declaration, that cassava bread was a symbol of identity, social cohesion, and sustainable development in our communities, promoting tolerance, mutual respect, and unity, while contributing to food security and the economic livelihood of thousands of families. She also underscored the value of this UNESCO declaration as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity, which recognizes the history and culture of our peoples, whose deep indigenous and African roots mark a common past, which we have an obligation to preserve for present and future generations, not only in our Latin American and Caribbean region, but also beyond, such as in Asia, where we share close ties of friendship and cooperation. He explained that, although cassava originates from Latin America and the Caribbean, it was introduced to Asia several centuries ago and adapted well to the tropical conditions of Indonesia, which currently has a rich tradition of products made from this tuber. The event also featured an opportunity to taste cassava bread from West Sulawesi and the Maluku Islands and share new opportunities for cultural cooperation with Indonesia. At the event, chefs from West Sulawesi, the Maluku Islands, Cuba, and Venezuela demonstrated how cassava bread was made. Participants sampled the bread, accompanied by typical dishes from these Indonesian provinces, Cuba, and Venezuela. Cuba offered Ropa Vieja, one of the most emblematic dishes of Cuban cuisine, and Venezuela offered Reina Pepiada, both dishes well received. The event featured traditional dances from Indonesia, Venezuela, and Cuba and was a celebration of the culture of the three countries.