International Food Festival features vibrant activities

The two-event is a colourful and emotional cultural festival, when cultures from all over the world converge and blend through the flavours of delicious dishes.

With the theme “Gastronomy of Unity”, the 12th International Food Festival 2024 features the participation of 45 foreign representative agencies, international organisations, cultural centres, provincial foreign affairs departments, and businesses, presenting more than 100 booths.

Accompanying the festival are units: Masan Consumer, Habeco, Bluezone purified water brand, and Vietinbank.

Receiving the attention and love of the public, the festival welcomed a large number of visitors despite the cold and rainy weather that has just spread to the Northern region.

Cuisine is an indispensable part of the identity of each country, so the festival is a great opportunity for delegates, embassies, localities, businesses and visitors to explore traditional culture and share feelings with each other.

Experiencing unique dishes at the event not only narrows the cultural gap but also promotes appreciation for diverse differences.

The Embassy of Mongolia in Vietnam introduces 3 dishes and drinks that represent the history and nomadic spirit of the people on the vast steppes.

The Turkish food stall is always crowded with customers lining up to enjoy the fragrant hot sandwiches and bread.

Lao sticky rice, fried vermicelli with eggs, and Lao sausage are not only delicious but also very eye-catching.

Russian cuisine is also a diverse and familiar experience for many Vietnamese people.

Most of the dishes and drinks introduced by the countries at "Five Continents Kitchen" are popular dishes during festivals, symbolising warmth, hospitality, and connection.

The stall of Cuban friends is attractive not only with cool mojitos, but also with vibrant music and lively random dances.

The joy of the staff of the Angolan Embassy in Vietnam when the goods were "sold out" very early. The baobab juice and African-style fish sauce, although coming from a culture thousands of miles away, are still very popular with diners in the capital.

Pakistani cuisine stands out with agile and skilful chefs, constantly welcoming tourists in a friendly and enthusiastic manner.

This is also an opportunity to introduce the country, culture, and people of Vietnam to international friends, and an opportunity for Vietnamese businesses to promote their brands, products, and business activities in the culinary and service sectors.

Vietnamese booths attract many visitors to learn and shop, with a variety of products from the Northern mountainous regions to the Central Coast and the Southwest.

Fruits are one of the Vietnamese specialties at the festival that are loved by international tourists and friends.

In addition to enjoying the cuisine, the programme also creates a friendly space for connection through activities such as mixing and cooking demonstrations, check-in photo corners, playing games in which prizes can be won.

Vietnamese representatives and international friends, especially from embassies, have the opportunity to exchange, build sustainable cooperative relationships, and strengthen solidarity and friendship.

Hoang Thai Ha, Head of the Trade Union of the Service Department for Diplomatic Corps and Deputy Head of the Organising Committee, emphasised that the 2024 International Food Festival is the largest event since it was first organised; it will be a meeting place to honour the quintessential flavours and affirm the connecting power of cuisine. At the same time, The event is considered as an opportunity for tourists and people to visit, learn and enjoy the culinary flavours associated with the cultures of the participating countries.

Event map and schedule of activities of the 2024 International Food Festival.