Mallgoers have the rare opportunity to shop, taste and celebrate with 26 countries during the International Mini-Bazaar and Asean Food Fest at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. A joint project of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the International Bazaar Foundation Inc. (IBF) and the Asean Ladies Foundation (ALF) in partnership with SM, the event aims to foster and strengthen the friendship between the Philippines and other countries through sumptuous food, music and signature products. Meanwhile, the Asean Food Fest showcases signature dishes and various cuisines from 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member states. DFA Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. and his wife, Maria Lourdes, lead the festivities together with (from left) ALF President and Malaysian Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Nurriha Ahmad; IBF President Betty Ang; Millie Dizon of SM; and Spouses of Heads of Mission representative Nicole Weismann, wife of EU Ambassador Luc Véron. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO