INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
On April 10, the Embassy of Iceland in Beijing, China hosted a 2025 West Nordic Day celebration, in collaboration with the representations
of Greenland and the Faroe Islands
The event brought together a stunning showcase of West Nordic nature, culture, cuisine and tourism.Visitors were immersed in the
breathtaking beauty of the North through short films and photography — from glaciers and waterfalls to the shimmering northern lights
The event offered guests a rare chance to learn more about this extraordinary region.Among the many highlights, the culinary showcase stood
out as a vivid expression of West Nordic culture
Let's take a closer look at the tastes that tell the stories of this region:Iceland presented a delicately slow-cooked Arctic char with
pickled red onions and vinaigrette a dish that reflects the Icelandic respect for clean flavors and the purity of local
ingredients.Greenland served golden-fried halibut skewers with lime and tartar sauce honoring its deep connection to the sea and its
traditions of fishing, preserving and living in harmony with nature.The Faroe Islands presented pan-fried salmon medallions with hollandaise
— rich, silky and rooted in a cuisine shaped by ocean winds, strong tides and age-old methods of fermentation and drying.
