Pho Festival 2025: When the quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine shines

On the evening of April 18, at Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the 2025 Pho Festival officially opened with the theme "The Quintessence of Vietnamese Pho - Heritage in the Digital Age". Not just a simple culinary festival, this is also a journey to bring the soul of Vietnamese cuisine to the world in the digital age.

The highlight of the Festival is the exhibition space "Pho Story" - which recreates the more than 100-year journey of this national dish through historical periods.

The Pho space creates a diverse culinary map, with typical Pho versions from North to South: elegant Hanoi Pho with clear broth, rich Nam Dinh Pho with soft, thick rice noodles, unique Northwest Pho with mountain herbs, spicy Central Pho, liberal Southern Pho with many types of herbs...

In particular, the 2025 Pho Festival has made a breakthrough in applying digital technology to culinary experiences, enhancing the experience of attendees, contributing to promoting the image of Vietnamese pho in the digital age.

Along with the experiential activities, the discussion "Pho becomes a UNESCO heritage and spreads internationally" gathered culinary experts, cultural researchers and UNESCO representatives to discuss the journey to turn Vietnamese Pho into a globally recognized intangible cultural heritage.

The 2025 Pho Festival is not only a culinary cultural event but also an opportunity to promote Vietnamese cultural values ​​to the world , affirming the position of Pho as a unique culinary cultural symbol of the nation, while demonstrating innovation in preserving and developing cultural heritage in the digital age./.

(Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/festival-pho-2025-khi-tinh-hoa-am-thuc-viet-toa-sang-post1033740.vnp