Thousands head for Hanoi food fest
(VOV) -The unique delicacies and flavours of international cuisine and entertainment have once again attracted thousands of visitors to the annual food festival held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Thousands thronged the diplomatic compound at Van Phuc, 298 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh in Hanoi on January 24 to sample the diverse selection of traditional local cuisine prepared by various participants.
All told the festival attracted the participation of 55 nations, including 30 embassies, 2 cultural and commercial centres, 13 agencies under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and 10 foreign diplomatic corps.
Present at the event were Ambassador Nguyen Nguyet Nga, who is the wife of the Deputy Prime Minister along with Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.
Ambassador Nga said the festival was a great platform for all participants to promote their exotic food and drinks thus safeguarding their traditional culture.
FM Binh in turn said food festivals such as this one are educational for everyone, enabling all participants to learn more about other country’s food and culture.
Visitors to the festival also had ample chance to enjoy music and dance performances at the more than 70 food displays and learn more about culinary arts other countries.
There were also a wide variety of charitable events raising money for the needy and disadvantaged for which the donations have been earmarked for the support of orphans and people with disabilities.