3:42:17 PM | 12/12/2023
From December 1 to 3, the Hanoi Culinary Cultural Festival 2023 unfolded at Thong Nhat Park, embodying the theme "Hanoi Culinary Cultural Exchange with International Friends."
The primary objective of the festival was to celebrate, preserve and showcase the traditional cultural and culinary heritage of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Beyond this, the event served as a valuable opportunity to fortify people-to-people diplomacy and enhance cultural and tourism collaborations between Hanoi and various international embassies.
Comprising 80 meticulously organized booths, the festival was divided into three distinct areas. The international food court spotlighted unique dishes from various countries, accompanied by displays of characteristic items and products. Collaborating nations such as India, Iran, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Philippines joined forces to present the art of tea-making along with showcasing distinctive tea flavors.
Hanoi's cultural space showcased a myriad of unique dishes and traditional craft village products, including Me Tri green rice, Phu Thuong sticky rice, So vermicelli, Bao Phuong traditional moon cakes, and more. Traditional craft village artisans actively participated, providing live demonstrations of their artistic endeavors.
Additionally, the marketing space featured specialties from diverse regions, encompassing banh chung and smoked meat from Ha Giang, coffee and milk from Son La, chrysanthemum wine, Phu The cake and sticky rice cake from Bac Ninh, peanut candy, Dai Hoang banana, and Nhan Hau braised fish from Ha Nam, goat meat from Ninh Binh, and ginseng-based products from Quang Binh, among other unique offerings.
Beyond gastronomic delights, the festival incorporated various cultural exchanges and exhibitions, including captivating photo exhibitions, book displays and traditional art programs.
By Giang Tu, Vietnam Business Forum
Vietnamese
