The Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound at 298 Kim Ma street in Hanoi will host the annual event. Over 150 booths of embassies based in Vietnam, as well as foreign cultural centers and agencies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will be featured. Visitors can expect traditional and international dishes, as well as souvenirs and crafts from Vietnam and various foreign countries. The event will also include art programs, fostering cultural exchanges and mutual understanding between nations while showcasing Vietnam to international friends. Additionally, there will be charitable events aimed at raising funds to support those in need, specifically poor individuals residing in mountainous and remote areas.
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).
“Japanese Culture Festival” opens in Da Nang city
NDO/VNA – The Da Nang Museum held the “Japanese Culture Festival” 2019 in the central city of Da Nang on March 10 to introduce the beauty of the culture, land and people of Japan to locals and visitors, thus contributing to the strengthening of cultural exchange between the two countries and bilateral friendship.
ASEAN-Japan Music Festival 2019 to be held
NDO – The ASEAN-Japan Music Festival 2019 will take place at the National Convention Centre, My Dinh, Hanoi, on July 28, with the participation of Vietnamese singers Noo Phuoc Thinh, Dong Nhi and Trong Hieu, as well as many international artistes.
Hue Grilled Meat Rolls
Nem lui or grilled meat roll is one of the most popular dishes in the old capital city of Hue. No matter whether it is summer or winter, the dish is much sought after by people. Once you have tried it, you will never forget its taste.
Clam & Star Fruit Soup
Each region in Vietnam has different terrains, soil and climate that provide abundant sources of food for the locals. In summer, when the harvest of clams and star fruit begin, the locals in the central region often cook a sour soup using these two ingredients. It is rather simple to prepare the dish. It needs […]
