2024 International Food Festival Showcase Traditional Foods from Countries Worldwide
The 2024 international food festival opens with the theme of "Gastronomy of Unity" and draws the participation of 45 foreign embassies, foreign representative agencies, and units under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as 18 localities nationwide. The occasion offers the opportunity to showcase traditional and exotic foods from various countries and territories worldwide.
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Both local residents and foreigners alike flocked to the 2024 international food festival held on December 7 and December 8 in Hanoi to sample delicacies and enjoy unique performances from over 60 countries and territories around the world. In addition, art programs are staged as part of the event, offering an occasion for cultural exchanges whilst boosting mutual understanding between nations by introducing Vietnam to international friends. |
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