Right after entering Luxexpo’s vast halls, the scent of raclette hit your nose: the Swiss stand was set up in the corner of the first exhibition hall. Besides the warm melted cheese typically served as a winter dish, they also had Toblerone chocolates, kitchenware and scented soaps for sale. Photo: Lydia Linna/Maison Moderne

Right after entering Luxexpo’s vast halls, the scent of raclette hit your nose: the Swiss stand was set up in the corner of the first exhibition hall. Besides the warm melted cheese typically served as a winter dish, they also had Toblerone chocolates, kitchenware and scented soaps for sale. Photo: Lydia Linna/Maison Moderne

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Right after entering Luxexpo’s vast halls, the scent of raclette hit your nose: the Swiss stand was set up in the corner of the first exhibition hall. Besides the warm melted cheese typically served as a winter dish, they also had Toblerone chocolates, kitchenware and scented soaps for sale. Photo: Lydia Linna/Maison Moderne
Sake and edamame were available at the Japan stand during the Bazar International, 24 November 2023. Photo: Lydia Linna/Maison Moderne
Volunteers at the Slovakia stand were dressed in traditional clothing, 24 November 2023. Cakes, biscuits, candles, socks, decorations and more were available for purchase. Photo: Lydia Linna/Maison Moderne
Shawarma and other culinary specialties were available at the Lebanon stand at the Bazar International. Photo: Lydia Linna/Maison Moderne
South Africa--which won this year’s Rugby World Cup--had a stand at the Bazar International, where ostrich and warthog burgers were on the menu.  Photo: Lydia Linna/Maison Moderne
Intricately beaded earrings, delicate bracelets and other handcrafted goods such as belts, bags and hacky-sacks were for sale at the Guatemala stand. Photo: Lydia Linna/Maison Moderne

The 2023 edition of the Bazar International took place on 24-26 November at Luxexpo. Here are a few pictures from the annual charity event’s opening night.

More than representing countries from around the world were present at the Bazar International 2023, which was held from 24 to 26 November at Luxexpo. Each stand had culinary specialties and traditional goods for sale, with all proceeds going to 48 humanitarian projects.

These charities aim to fight poverty throughout the world, noted a press release from the organisers of the Bazar International. They focus on education, vocational training, medical assistance, support for the families of children who have cancer, orphanages, senior centres, support for victims of sexual or domestic violence, support for organisations who fight against human trafficking and forced prostitution, as well as the integration of socially isolated children and youth.

This year’s Bazar also featured live musical and dance performances, a Ukrainian DJ, a tour by Kleeschen and a visit by the grand duchess.

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