One of the main attractions at the festival will be an area dedicated to showcasing regional and international cuisine. Additionally, there will be a section featuring the traditional dishes of various handicraft villages in Hanoi and other parts of the country.
Festival attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in folk games, cultural and art exchanges, as well as seminars on human resources development in the food industry.
The three-day event aims to honor, preserve, and promote the traditional cultural and culinary values of the capital city. It also seeks to develop and effectively promote Hanoi’s brand as a cultural, culinary, and tourist destination, and to strengthen business cooperation opportunities in the area.
Furthermore, the festival serves as a platform for showcasing Hanoi as a unique tourism, cultural, and culinary destination to both domestic and international visitors. It also aims to enhance people-to-people exchanges and foster friendship between Hanoi and foreign embassies located in the city.
Northwest cuisine festival kicks off in Lao Cai
The Northwest Cuisine Festival opened in the northern province of Lao Cai on July 8, as part of the activities of the Lao Cai – Northwest National Tourism Year 2017.
Vietnam Military History Museum receives Fatherland Protection Order
NDO – The Vietnam Military History Museum held a ceremony in Hanoi on July 15 to celebrate its 60th anniversary (1956-2016) and receive the Fatherland Protection Order, first class.
Ancient house in Ma May
NDO – Ma May, a rare quarter that still retains several old houses, has created one of the characteristics of Hanoi. Hanoi’s streets are becoming increasingly crowded and traditional features can sometimes be hidden behind modern life. But if one takes the time to relax and look around, the ancient features begin to reveal themselves.
Hanoi, HCM City see good growth of tourism revenue
NDO – In the first ten months of 2016, the revenue of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry amounted to VND80 trillion while Hanoi’s reached over VND50 trillion.
Book festival “Hanoi – City for Peace” opens
NDO – The Hanoi book festival with the theme “Hanoi – City for Peace” opened at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi on October 2, as part of activities to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2019).
