MIGF 2012 Gala Launch Malaysia International Gourmet Festival at Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre

The night was filled with glitz and gourmet cuisines from renowned restaurants. MIGF 2012 Opens With A Symphony Of Great Cuisines. From the music to the food, it was a symphony of fun, scrumptious delights and great offerings at the Gala Launch of the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) 2012, held this evening at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre.

The Gala Launch was graced by Tourism Minister Dato’ Sri Dr Ng Yen Yen, the night started with a symphonic band serenading guests as they mingled in the foyer, in line with the theme “Classical Chefs – A Symphony of Great Cuisines”.

 Dato’ Steve Day

MIGF Organising Chairman Dato’ Steve Day threw up a surprise that was met with plenty of chuckles, before taking the stage to give his welcoming address. Speaking on the importance of strengthening the premium dining scene in Malaysia, Dato’ Steve also exhorted his guests to just enjoy themselves with the offerings specially laid out in the Theatre of Cuisines.

Then, with a swipe of knives, Dato’ Sri Dr Ng, Dato’ Steve and MIGF Royal Patron Tunku Naquiyuddin Tuanku Ja’afar opened the 12th edition of the country and region’s most well-known gastronomic event, which serves up Special Festival Menus at Special Festival prices accompanied by a host of Special Festival Offers from 1-31 October.

As the evening progressed, the fun factor rolled on, with the introduction of the Classical Chefs from the 28 restaurants, a performance by violinist extraordinaire Dennis Lau and impressive stilt-walkers as the guests got the chance to tour the Theatre of Cuisines and the exquisite Festival Menus in a range of cuisines, from Malaysian favourites to French, Italian, Western, Latin American, Cuban, Lebanese, Japanese and Korean.