PERWAKILAN LONDON: THE 50TH ISS UK WORLD MARKET

Datin Munah with other Malaysian ladies representatives

Patron ISS UK, HRH Princess Alexandra

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the ISS UK World Market (formerly known as the Spring Fair) had almost 100 countries represented with stalls that organized and run by Diplomatic Missions based in London by selling their unique crafts and food. The objectives of the fair are to raise fund for charitable activities as well as to generate awareness among visitors on the value of family welfare. On the 13th and 14th May 2009, ISS UK held its World Market at The Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London. As a voluntary non-profit organization, Perwakilan has setup a stall for handicrafts and souvenirs, not only to support ISS UK charity works but also to promote Malaysia uniqueness.

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Oriental Market

Wing Yip Supermarket
Wing Yip is massive Chinese supermarket, with free outdoor and underground parking. It has a lift to get to the shop floor, and it has absolutely everything that an Oriental Chef would need. You can also buy oriental kitchen utensils like steamers and other things that they use. They also sell books on oriental cookery and traditional Chinese ornaments. A trip to Wing Yip made it easy, as they have a huge frozen food section. They were also fresh vegetables, sweet chilli sauces, spices, rice and etc.

Address: 395 Edgware Road, Cricklewood, London NW2 6LN
Telephone: +44 (0)20 8450 0422

Hoo Hing Supermarket
Hoo Hing is an importer and wholesaler of oriental food products. Products can be purchased directly from their Chinese cash and carry store or via online where they offer home delivery via parcel service. They often sell packs of frozen raw giant prawns, which are excellent, as good as fresh. They also supply everything needed to prepare the perfect Oriental meal. In order to enhance a dinner table, party or special occasion the supplies range from fresh Chinese vegetables, delicious dim sum, authentic sauces, a variety of noodles, aromatic spices, an extensive range of seafood plus many other specially selected ingredients from around the Far East.

Address: North Circular, Park Royal, London NW10 7ZX
Telephone: +44 (0)20 8838 3388

Loon Fung Supermaket
Loon Fung Supermarket is located in Chinatown. It is a decent sized shop which has a wide range of food which is piled fairly high. Additionally, they have crockery so if you need bowls, chopsticks, etc it is a good place to go. Outside they have a good range of fresh fruits and vegetables including, according to season, dragon fruit, lychees, rambutan, Chinese pears etc. This supermarket is a convenient place to pick up all your Chinese cooking essentials.

Address: 42-44 Gerrard Street, Chinatown, LondonW1D 5QG
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7437 7332

Tawana Supermarket
Tawana is an importer of a wide range of fresh products from Thailand and neighbouring countries for individuals and the catering trade. Some of the products include a variety of fresh herbs, fresh vegetables, fresh seasonal exotic fruits and food ingredients from different regions of Thailand. They also offer a vast selection of canned-food products from Thailand, Thai magazines, newspapers, videos and cds, fresh flowers and garlands and Japanese, Chinese and Phillipine food products.

Address: 16-18 Chepstow Road, LondonW2 5BD
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7221 6316

Other Market

Portobello Market
Portobello Road Market is one of the most famous markets in the world and is internationally recognised for its second-hand and antique sections. Statistically it features in the top ten rankings as the most visited tourist site in London. It is regularly the focus of press and media attention and mostly remembered from recently the film "Notting Hill". The market has a mix of fruit and vegetable produce, new goods and hot food stalls. Friday the second hand market is open and on Saturday the famous antiques market is held towards the Southern end of Portobello Road, near Notting Hill Gate.
In addition to the antique stalls there are a whole host of arcades, galleries, shops and cafes open to cater for the flocks of tourists and visitors. A recent addition to the Saturday market is the Arts & Crafts section which is located just off Portobello Road on the Tavistock Piazza. This was created to encourage a range of unique trades and handicrafts.

Address: Portobello Road, London W11 2QD

Burnt Oak
Burnt Oak is a sizeable and busy centre geared largely to the needs of the local, diverse ethnic communities. There are countless shops selling discounted goods including homeware, haberdashery, fabrics and fruit and vegetables. The centre's location on the Edgware Road, combined with the attraction of Watling Market, means that it also draws people from a wide catchment area, thanks in part to the number of bus routes and tube station.

Address: Waitling Avenue, London HA8 OLF

Church Street Market
Church Street Market; one of Londons' oldest street markets, located in central London within a few minutes walk of Edgware Road tube station, Marylebone train station and served by a number of buses into London's West End. From Monday to Thursday the market is dedicated to fresh fruit and veg stalls. On Friday and Saturday, with over 200 stalls lining the street, you can find a wide variety of goods including, fruit and veg, fresh fish, cheese, clothes, and electrical and household goods.

Address: Church Street, London NW8

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THE 50TH ISS UK WORLD MARKET - 13TH MAY 2009

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