International Culinary Culture Festival 2025: Joining hands to support flood-affected communities
WVR - On the morning of November 23, at the Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound in Hanoi, the International Culinary Culture Festival 2025 officially opened under the patronage of Madame Le Nguyet Anh, spouse of Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.
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| The spouse of General Secretary To Lam, Madame Ngo Phuong Ly; Member of the Party Central Committee, Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Ha Thi Nga; spouse of Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung, Madame. Le Nguyet Anh, along with leaders and former leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; ambassadors and representatives from international organizations in Vietnam, took a commemorative photo at the Festival. (Photo: Quang Hoa) |
With the theme "International Culinary Culture Festival 2025: Joining Hands to Support People Overcoming Typhoons and Floods", this year's event is organized on a larger scale, attracting numerous foreign affairs agencies, international organizations, businesses, and the expatriate community in Hanoi.
Not only a place to showcase the world's culinary essence, the Festival also carries a profound humanitarian message: Spreading the spirit of sharing and joining hands to support people in provinces heavily affected by typhoons and floods.
The Festival proudly welcomed Madame Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of General Secretary To Lam; Member of the Party Central Committee, Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Ha Thi Nga; along with leaders and former leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ambassadors from various countries; representatives from international organizations in Vietnam; localities, and businesses, demonstrating friendship, international solidarity, and social responsibility in efforts to accompany people in disaster-stricken areas.
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| Madame. Le Nguyet Anh, spouse of Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung, delivers the opening speech at the International Culinary Culture Festival 2025. (Photo: Quang Hoa) |
In her opening speech, Madame Le Nguyet Anh, spouse of Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung, stated that since 2014, the International Culinary Culture Festival has transcended the framework of a regular exchange activity to become a symbol of friendship, sharing, and international solidarity in Hanoi.
Every booth, every dish, every cultural story told through flavours contributes to building bridges – where national values meet, where understanding blossoms, and where the friendship between Vietnam and international friends is nurtured with sincerity and compassion.
"This year's Festival takes place at a time when many localities in Vietnam are suffering significant losses due to natural disasters and floods. In the atmosphere of today's event, we are more inclined to think about and feel for our compatriots facing difficulties," Madame Le Nguyet Anh affirmed.
According to the spouse of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Festival 2025 holds a meaning beyond a cultural celebration – it is a humanitarian act, a message of goodwill, a testament to the power of international solidarity in challenging times.
"With the spirit of 'Connecting – Sharing – Spreading Love', this year's Festival gathers the attention and participation of Embassies, International Organizations, localities, and Vietnamese businesses. Your presence and cooperation today are the most vivid proof of the enduring friendship between the Vietnamese people and friends worldwide," Madame Le Nguyet Anh emphasized.
With the broad support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs leadership and all participating units, this year's Festival dedicates all contributions to supporting disaster-stricken areas. This is the core humanitarian value that the International Culinary Culture Festival always aims for: To make culture and cuisine the bond that connects hearts, allowing every act of sharing to transcend geographical and national boundaries.
Madame Le Nguyet Anh noted that this year's program holds special significance as it coincides with the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day on November 23. "This is a moment for us to reflect on and honour the diverse beauty of cultures worldwide – where each flavour not only evokes a homeland but also tells stories about history, customs, art, and the soul of each nation. A journey of flavours is a journey of memories, emotions, and mutual understanding," Madame Le Nguyet Anh said.
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| Central Committee member, Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Ha Thi Nga calls on participating units at the Festival to promote the spirit of compassion and support people in flood-affected areas. (Photo: Quang Hoa) |
Sharing at the event, Central Committee member, Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Ha Thi Nga affirmed that the 2025 International Culinary Culture Festival is a space to honour cultural and culinary diversity, but also an occasion to direct our hearts towards compatriots heavily affected by storms and floods in the Central, South Central, and Central Highlands regions.
"In recent days, historic rains and floods have caused significant damage to people and property, leaving behind much loss and sorrow. More than ever, the spirit of 'mutual affection', the most beautiful value of the Vietnamese nation, needs to be awakened and spread strongly," Mrs. Ha Thi Nga emphasized.
On behalf of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, Vice President Ha Thi Nga called on participating units at the Festival to promote the spirit of compassion and support people in flood-affected areas. Whether financial contributions or material donations, large or small, every gesture is an invaluable encouragement to help people overcome difficulties and stabilize their lives.
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| Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei highly appreciates the spread and humanitarian significance of the Festival, while expressing deep condolences to the Government and people of Vietnam for the losses caused by natural disasters. (Photo: Quang Hoa) |
In the spirit of compassion, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei highly appreciates the spread and humanitarian significance of the Festival, while expressing deep condolences to the Government and people of Vietnam for the losses caused by natural disasters.
Ambassador Ha Vi stated that the Chinese Government has decided to support USD 500,000 to help localities overcome the aftermath, demonstrating friendship and sharing in difficult times.
Within the framework of the International Culinary Culture Festival 2025, the organizers have implemented charity gift-giving activities, focusing on people in provinces severely affected by storms and floods. The gifts, including financial support and essential goods, were handed directly to representatives of the localities. This is a practical gesture, reflecting the spirit of "mutual affection", while spreading compassion and community responsibility among foreign affairs professionals, businesses, and international friends in Vietnam.
The gift-giving activity took place solemnly yet warmly, with delegates, spouses of Ministry of Foreign Affairs leaders, representatives of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and international diplomatic missions directly participating. Words of encouragement and sharing were sent to people in flood-affected areas as a message of solidarity and support, reminding us that in difficult times, compassion and humanity are the strengths to overcome natural disasters.
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| Within the framework of the Festival, the organizers have implemented charity gift-giving activities, focusing on people in provinces severely affected by storms and floods. (Photo: Quang Hoa) |
Not only a practical support action, the gift-giving at the Festival also became a humanitarian highlight, enhancing the profound value of the event.
The International Culinary Culture Festival 2025 has proven that, besides cultural exchange and culinary enjoyment, it is also a bridge connecting nations, fostering international relations, and spreading the spirit of sharing to the community, becoming a vivid symbol of humanity in social life.
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| The spouse of General Secretary To Lam, Madame Ngo Phuong Ly; the spouse of Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung, Madame Le Nguyet Anh, visit the booths at the Festival. (Photo: Quang Hoa) |
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| With the theme "Trip of Flavours – A Journey of Taste Across Continents", this year's Festival not only showcases the world's culinary essence but also carries a profound humanitarian message: Spreading the spirit of sharing and joining hands to support people in provinces heavily affected by storms and floods. (Photo: Quang Hoa) |
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| This year's Festival features 128 booths from 50 embassies, 20 local external relations affairs agencies, 8 units under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, businesses, and many international organizations. (Photo: Quang Hoa) |
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| The organizers estimate that nearly 20,000 visitors attended, enjoying a diverse array of dishes representing many countries, prepared and sold in the Festival's common space. (Photo: Van Chi) |
