60 countries and territories participate in the 2024 International Food Festival

(NLDO)- More than 70 booths from 60 countries and territories will participate in the 2024 International Food Festival taking place from December 7 to 8 in Hanoi.

With the theme "Gastronomy of Unity - Connecting Cuisine", the 2024 International Food Festival is an opportunity to introduce and promote the culinary culture of countries. This is 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.

Vietnamese specialties introduced at the 2024 International Food Festival

At the press conference on November 21, the Department of Diplomatic Corps Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs , said that the festival is one of the annual events to promote cultural and culinary exchanges, highlighted by the increasingly large response and participation of embassies, foreign cultural centers, foreign affairs departments representing provinces and cities, businesses and units in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The event also contributes to promoting domestic and international diplomatic relations.

Ha Long squid cake

Unlike previous years, the 2024 International Food Festival is not only a place to introduce Vietnam's unique dishes but also offers a culinary journey with more than 70 international food stalls from about 60 countries and territories.

Banh cuon with cinnamon sausage

Diners can enjoy elaborate food performances, exciting beer festival activities, game activities to receive gifts from sponsors and countless unique experiences such as: Culinary Passport, cuisine on a plate, five-continent kitchen...

Pho rolls are a very popular dish.

Vietnam's booths will introduce and promote many traditional dishes, including the intangible cultural heritage of Vietnamese pho, spring rolls...

Phu Thuong sticky rice making profession has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/60-quoc-gia-vung-lanh-tho-tham-gia-lien-hoan-am-thuc-quoc-te-2024-196241121124822045.htm