International Food Festival in Hanoi: A colorful culinary "symphony", connecting cultures

Domestic and international delegates attend the Press Conference of the 2024 International Food Festival in Hanoi

After 11 years of organization, the International Food Festival in Hanoi has become an annual cultural meeting place for food lovers, not only helping to honor quintessential flavors, but also contributing to promoting cultural diplomacy , creating a bridge connecting cultures through dishes.

As an international exchange event that has affirmed its brand through many seasons, the International Food Festival has received increasing support and participation from embassies, foreign cultural centers, foreign affairs departments representing provinces and cities, and many businesses.

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

According to Mr. Hoang Thai Ha - Chairman of the Trade Union of the Diplomatic Service Department, Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee, the 2024 International Food Festival will have the theme "Gastronomy of Unity - Connecting Cuisine". This is not only an opportunity to introduce and promote the culinary culture of countries, but also an opportunity to promote the cultural beauty of Vietnam, promote cultural diplomacy, promote the national image and expand and further promote the spirit of international cooperation.

At the press conference of the 2024 International Culinary Festival, some Vietnamese dishes and spices were presented, displayed and served to guests by chefs.

Instead of being limited to 1 day like previous years, the 2024 International Food Festival has expanded both in duration and space. Taking place over 2 days. The festival does not simply stop at introducing special dishes from Vietnam and abroad, but also brings a special culinary experience journey with more than 70 booths from about 60 countries.

Here, along with learning and enjoying the culinary flavors associated with the cultures of the countries, attendees can also admire the elaborate performances of dishes from professional chefs, including famous dishes on the Vietnamese culinary map, such as: Pho, spring rolls, sticky rice, cakes..., along with typical dishes of the three regions of the North, Central and South.

Culinary artist Le Thi Thiet - Member of the Organizing Committee said that the new point at this year's Festival is that in addition to performing and introducing dishes, the Organizing Committee will introduce Vietnamese spices so that visitors, especially international visitors, can understand more deeply about their combination with foods, contributing to the identity of Vietnamese culinary culture.

At the 2024 International Food Festival, there will be a booth introducing tea and specialties from the northern highlands.

“This time, one of the dishes we will bring to the Festival is bread from three regions. Although they are all breads, each region has its own way of preparing the fillings and using its own spices. Through the bread, we want visitors to feel the diverse regional culinary colors of our country,” said artisan Le Thi Thiet.

Within the framework of the Festival, there are also many exciting activities such as: Beer Festival, culinary experience "Five Continents Kitchen", Culinary Passport, Cuisine on a Plate...

With many innovations and creativity in the way of organizing activities, along with the companionship of units such as Masan Consumer, Habeco, Bluezone purified water brand, Vietinbank, the 2024 International Food Festival is expected to welcome about 50,000 visitors to visit and experience.

Hanoi Pho rolls will accompany Nam Dinh beef noodle soup to participate in the festival.

Evaluating the organization of the event, Mr. La Quoc Khanh - Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Culinary Culture Association, affirmed that cuisine is one of the important factors that create the unique features of the destination as well as the mark in the tourist experience journey of tourists. Spreading Vietnamese culinary values ​​through festivals and celebrations will contribute to promoting and positioning the Vietnamese culinary brand, helping to invite domestic and international tourists to visit regions on the S-shaped strip of land to explore and enjoy...

Quang Ninh Food Festival 2024 coming soon

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