December 14, 2016 | 21:07 (GMT+7)
International food festival 2016 kicks off
PANO- The fourth international food festival 2016 was held on December 11 in Hanoi under the sponsorship of Ambassador Nguyen Nguyet Nga, spouse of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh; in association with the Service Department for Diplomatic Corps under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Visitors in the food festival
The festival included more than 110 food stalls from ASEAN member countries, nearly 40 international agencies and units under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as departments of external affairs of provinces and cities across the country.
A variety of activities took place during the food festival such as introduction of culinary characteristics of Vietnam and other countries, cultural exchanges and exhibitions as well as sales of handicraft products.
The event is also a chance for the countries to exchange their culture, strengthen mutual understanding between Vietnam and other countries while creating opportunities for Vietnamese business to promote their brands and products to international communities.
The organizing panel will donate all money raised at the charitable events during the festival for the needy, especially orphans and people with disabilities in Vu Quang district, Ha Tinh province.
Translated by Lam Anh