Festival brings a glimpse of Thailand to Hanoians

The tenth Thai Festival opened in Hanoi on September 15 by the Thai Embassy in Vietnam in coordination with the Hanoi city People’s Committee.

A booth showcasing Thai products on display at the 2017 Thai Festival in Hanoi (Photo: VOV)
A booth showcasing Thai products on display at the 2017 Thai Festival in Hanoi (Photo: VOV)

Addressing the opening ceremony, Wanthanee Viputwongsakul, Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of Thailand in Vietnam, said that the festival aims to strengthen people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

The event serves as a platform to introduce the beautiful country of Thailand, its diverse culture, traditional arts, and excellent cuisine to the Vietnamese people.

Visitors to the two-day festival have been delighted with the traditional and contemporary arts performances by artists from Thailand’s Chiang Mai provincial art troupe, and Muay Thai – Thailand’s traditional martial art, while tasting superb dishes served by famous Thai chefs.

Visitors can also take part in a lucky draw to win return tickets to Thailand and other generous gifts.