2024 International Food Festival to take place on December 7-8th at Van Phuc, Ha Noi
WVR - On November 21, the Service Department for Diplomatic Corps (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) held a press conference for the 2024 International Food Festival in Ha Noi.
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| Representatives from the organizing committee share information with the press about the 2024 International Food Festival. (Photo: Bach Duong) |
The 2024 International Food Festival, organized by the Service Department for Diplomatic Corps in collaboration with the Directorate of State Protocol, the Press and Information Department, The World and Viet Nam Report, and other units of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will take place over two days, December 7-8th, at the Diplomatic Corps area at 298 Kim Ma, Van Phuc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi.
The festival is an annual event aimed at fostering cultural and culinary exchange. It continues to attract growing participation from embassies, foreign cultural centers, provincial Departments of Foreign Affairs, businesses, and units within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to Mr. Hoang Thai Ha, this year's festival, themed “Gastronomy of Unity”, will feature participation from over 40 foreign representative agencies, international organizations, cultural centers, provincial foreign affairs departments, and businesses, presenting more than 130 booths.
Unlike previous years, the 2024 International Food Festival offers a platform to showcase Viet Nam's iconic dishes and an exceptional culinary journey. With over 70 international food booths from approximately 60 countries and territories, visitors can immerse themselves in elaborate food presentations, vibrant beer festival activities, sponsor giveaways, and numerous unique experiences such as the "Food Passport," "One Plate Cuisine," and "Five-Continent Kitchen."
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| Overview of the press conference. (Source: Bach Duong) |
A special highlight this year is the inclusion of regional Vietnamese cuisines. Beyond the international cuisine section, the festival will present dishes from the three regions of Viet Nam—north, central, and south. Signature delicacies include Nam Dinh pho, traditional nem (spring rolls), Ha Noi rolled pho, fried pho, three-region bánh mì, and various distinctive spices. Through this, the Organizing Committee aims to convey the diversity and richness of Vietnamese cuisine to international visitors.
Mr. Ha emphasized that the 2024 International Food Festival celebrates the sophistication and flavor of food and showcases its extraordinary ability to unite cultures and communities. The event is an opportunity for visitors to explore, savor, and learn about culinary traditions deeply intertwined with the identities of the participating nations.
The festival is expected to welcome 30,000 attendees and will run for two days to meet the demand of visitors. The main event will take place on December 8, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, during which priority will be given to welcoming guests.
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| Mr. Hoang Thai Ha, Chairman of the Trade Union of the Service Department for Diplomatic Corps and Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee with the press. (Photo: Bach Duong) |
The success of this year’s festival is supported by the substantial contributions of Masan Consumer Corporation, the main sponsor of the event, which will feature its renowned brands Chinsu and Nam Ngu. Other sponsors include Hanoi Beer, Alcohol, and Beverage Corporation (Habeco), Bluezone purified water, and Vietinbank.
The 2024 International Food Festival promises to be a highlight of the festive season, offering visitors the chance to explore the world through food while experiencing the unifying power of culinary culture.
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| Reporters and journalists pose questions to the organizing committee. (Photo: Bach Duong) |
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| Delegations taking group photos after the conference. (Photo: Bach Duong) |
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| The exhibition space showcasing culinary delights at the press conference. (Photo: Bach Duong) |
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