Local residents and tourists in the Vietnamese city of Hoi An have had the chance to taste different cuisines during an international food festival.
Visitors gather at the Swedish stall during the 2017 Hoi An International Food Festival in the central province of Quang Nam. Photo: Tan Luc
The
2017 Hoi An International Food Festival, organized in the central province of
Quang Nam, took place from March 22 to 26.
During
the event, the An Hoi Sculpture Garden was transformed into an outdoor kitchen,
where 12 talented members from the World Association of Chefs Societies
(Worldchefs) showed off their culinary expertise.
The
festival attracted a large number of locals and tourists who wished to witness
the talented cooks in action and get a taste of food from different parts of
the world.
According
to Thomas Andeas Gugler, president of Worldchefs, the event created the
opportunity for visitors to have a brand new culinary experience and for
international chefs to understand Vietnamese culture, cuisine, and people.
On
the first night of the fest, Russian chef Victor Belyaev offered his audience
Blini, a Russian pancake made from eggs and barley flour.
Attendees
were able to pick their own fillings for the Blini that were rich and balanced
in flavor.
Russian Pancakes (Blini) - Source: Cooking The Globe
The
stall of chef George Mastro Dimitris from Greece also whetted visitors’
appetites with the irresistible scent of his grilled pork and Greek-style
salad, accentuated by his special dipping sauce.
It
was very convenient that all the necessary ingredients, from meat, fish to
vegetables, were provided by markets in Hoi An, Dimitris said, adding that the
Vietnamese city had such a diverse source of ingredients, especially local
herbs.
Nguyen
Thi Kim Hang, a tourist in Hoi An, expressed her excitement at the culturally
unique food.
“I
have tried many distinctive dishes from America, Europe, Southeast Asia, all of
which were very new, special, and delicious,” Hang said.
According
to Nguyen Van Son, vice-chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, Hoi An
has a deep-rooted and diverse cuisine, and is a strength of local tourism.
“The
food festival helped promote the city’s tourism and create a chance for local
chefs and restaurants to learn new things and sharpen their skills,” Son
stated.
By Tuoitrenews