(To Quoc) - More than 70 booths introduce the culinary culture of 60 countries and territories at the 2024 International Food Festival, taking place from December 7-8 at the Diplomatic Corps Area (298 Kim Ma, Van Phuc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi).
On November 21 in Hanoi, the Department of Diplomatic Corps Services (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) organized a press conference on the 2024 International Food Festival. The event was organized by the Department of Diplomatic Corps Services in coordination with the Department of State Protocol, the Department of Information and Press, the World and Vietnam Newspaper and agencies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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The International Food Festival is one of the annual events to promote cultural and culinary exchanges. The festival with the theme "Gastronomy of Unity - Connecting Cuisine" is not only an opportunity to introduce and promote the culinary culture of countries, but also an opportunity to promote and honor the cultural beauty of Vietnam, promote cultural diplomacy, enhance the national image and further expand and promote the spirit of international cooperation.
Speaking at the program, Mr. Hoang Thai Ha, Department of Diplomatic Service, Deputy Head of the Festival Organizing Committee emphasized: "Mutual understanding is the foundation of peace, cooperation is the premise for prosperity, aiming for perfection is the driving force of development, this is the motto in the International Food Festivals organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs".
According to Mr. Ha, from 2014 to now, the achievements of 11 times of organization have created a very meaningful brand of the International Food Festival, creating an international cultural and culinary exchange event, attracting many embassies, foreign cultural centers, international friends, Departments of Foreign Affairs of provinces and cities, businesses, sponsors and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to participate in this event.
The program is an opportunity to introduce the country and people of Vietnam to international friends, an opportunity for Vietnamese businesses to promote their brands, products, business activities and services to international friends as well as program participants...
“This year, the International Food Festival with the theme "Connecting Cuisine" will not only honor the richness and diversity of global cuisine but also emphasize that cuisine will be a "common language" - where people from different cultures find harmony.
Overview of the press conference
Through each dish, we will not only share the quintessence of culinary flavors but also spread stories about history and good traditional values of each nation," said Mr. Hoang Thai Ha.
The program has the participation of more than 40 embassies, international organizations, cultural centers, provincial and municipal Departments of Foreign Affairs, units under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and businesses with more than 130 booths.
The festival promises to be a vivid cultural and culinary picture, while depicting a Vietnam full of identity and culture, the crystallization of more than 4,000 years of history that continues to rise in the new era.
The Organizing Committee emphasized that the 2024 International Food Festival conveys many messages, both as a meeting place and to honor quintessential flavors, while affirming the connecting power of cuisine; at the same time, it is an opportunity for tourists and people to visit, learn about and enjoy the culinary flavors associated with the cultures of participating countries.
Vietnamese cuisine will have the opportunity to introduce to many international friends at the Festival.
The program is a bridge connecting cultures through each dish, from traditional flavors to modern culinary creations, while honoring the diplomatic harmony connecting countries together.
“The 2024 International Food Festival promises to be an unmissable event during the year-end holiday season, where visitors can explore the world through each dish and feel the power of cuisine in connecting cultures between countries,” said Mr. Hoang Thai Ha.
According to Mr. Hoang Thai Ha, the host country Vietnam will introduce quintessential dishes that have been loved by the world such as Pho, spring rolls, bread...
The new and different point is that the Festival not only simply introduces the special dishes of Vietnam but also brings a unique culinary experience journey, with more than 70 international culinary booths from about 60 countries, with elaborate food performances, exciting and vibrant festival activities and games and unique experiences such as: Culinary Passport, Cuisine on a plate, Five Continents Kitchen...
Culinary artist Le Thi Thiet, a member of the Organizing Committee, added that the 2024 International Food Festival is not only a multi-cultural "feast" but also tells attendees emotional stories through culinary dishes from many countries and regions.
Not only food, each country's culture is also introduced through the Festival.
“In particular, Vietnamese culinary culture will be a highlight, demonstrating the elevation with rich flavors of dishes. Thereby, both preserving tradition and being creative to suit international friends. Hopefully, each participant of the Festival will feel the blended flavors, creating connections between cultures through interesting stories about cuisine,” said artisan Le Thi Thiet./.
Source: https://toquoc.vn/gioi-thieu-tinh-hoa-am-thuc-viet-tai-lien-hoan-am-thuc-quoc-te-2024-20241121141454609.htm
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