Promoting culinary tourism through "Delicious food convergence" Da Nang

Leaders of Da Nang City Department of Tourism and official delegates attending the Da Nang Food Festival on March 28, 2025. Photo: XUAN LAN.

The highlight of the program is the fire lighting that opens a series of vibrant culinary festivals with many exciting experiences and entertainment activities such as: "Delicious food gathering" serving more than 200 typical dishes and standard Da Nang, Vietnamese and international cuisine along with Countryside Market Space, Beer - Refreshment Space.

‏Culinary experience space of Quang region such as: ‏‏making banh xeo, making spring rolls, banh it‏‏, ‏‏with culinary art performances such as ‏‏noodle dance‏‏‏‏‏‏bartender performance‏‏‏‏and ‏‏‏bai choi on the theme of cuisine‏‏.

The judges of the chef competition carefully and meticulously selected the dishes worthy of awards. Photo: XUAN LAN

In addition, the chef competition “Da Nang Food Tour – The Chef Competition” with the competition of 25 professional and amateur chefs from accommodation, catering and restaurants. In 60 minutes, the chefs will show off their skills in preparing 2 dishes including appetizers and main courses, decorating, presenting the dishes and telling creative and meaningful culinary stories…

Mr. Doan Van Tuan - Regional Judge of the World Chefs Association, Head of the Jury said: "The contestants brought to the competition creative dishes while still maintaining the identity and flavor of local cuisine. The Jury worked very carefully and impartially to select the dishes worthy of awards"

Impressive Flashmob performance on the culinary theme with more than 200 actors in chef costumes associated with images of Vietnamese dishes.

Miss International 2024 Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy is the 2025 Da Nang Tourism Ambassador, enthusiastically promoting at the opening night of the Da Nang food festival on March 28, 2025. Photo: XUAN LAN

In addition, the Da Nang culinary journey video contest (from March 28 to May 31) is for food and travel enthusiasts, where contestants record a video reportage or review video of their Da Nang culinary journey with the following topics: "Da Nang Food Tour - More than delicious", "Da Nang street food" according to the publication Map of 80 unique street food locations and Da Nang Food Festival 2025 launched on Da Nang tourism's online media channels (Fanpage, Instagram, Tiktok Danang Fantasticity).

Tourists and locals flock to enjoy Vietnamese and international delicacies at the 2025 Da Nang Food Festival. Photo: XUAN LAN.

In particular, from March 28 to June 28, 2025, the Department of Tourism will issue 5,000 Culinary Passports (bilingual) for tourists and locals with 4 attractive incentives: Incentives at culinary locations such as free food/vouchers/discounts; incentives for travel with SM Green Taxi; incentives for online payment with VNPAY; exchange for special gifts after collecting 5-50 different stamps...

‏‏‏Ms. Truong Thi Hong Hanh - Director of the Department of Tourism of Da Nang City shared that cuisine plays an important role in attracting and retaining tourists. The Michelin Guide choosing Da Nang as an ideal destination for tourism in 2025 has affirmed the value and attractiveness of Vietnamese cuisine and Da Nang cuisine globally. The Da Nang Food Tour Festival 2025 brings to the people and tourists many delicious dishes and many interesting experiences when coming to the beautiful and hospitable city of Da Nang.

"This will also be a typical annual event of the city's tourism to promote and develop Da Nang into a unique culinary tourist destination on the world tourism map, contributing to affirming the brand "Asia's leading festival and event destination" - Ms. Hanh said.

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/quang-ba-du-lich-am-thuc-qua-mon-ngon-hoi-tu-da-nang-3151806.html