Famous specialities of Hà Nội will be featured during the Hà Nội Cuisine Culture Festival from October 5-7.
Festival
goers can experience dishes that have been featured on international media such
as phở (noodle soup), bánh chưng (square glutinous cake), spring rolls, bánh mì
(Vietnamese baguette) and bún chả (noodle served with grilled pork).
Chả cá (grilled hemibagrus fish seasoned with turmeric and other seasonings) will be highlighted at the festival. — Photo courtesy of Đông Sơn Drum Restaurant
Besides,
various street foods and other items will be introduced such as ô mai
(preserved fruits), cốm (young sticky rice), robusta coffee, chả cá (grilled
hemibagrus fish seasoned with turmeric and other seasonings) and bánh cuốn
(steamed rolled pancakes).
The
festival introduces Hà Nội cuisine as food can be considered a bridge of
cultural exchange and helps connect people from different cultures, according
to Ngô Văn Quý, vice chairman of the capital People’s Committee.
The
event aims to show the capital’s cuisine culture to local and foreign visitors.
Through a culinary journey, tourists can understand the lifestyle and custom of
Hanoians.
The
festival will take place at the Thống Nhat Park, Trần Nhân Tông Street, as part
of the activities to celebrate the 64th anniversary of Hà Nội’s Liberation Day
and 1,008 years of Thăng Long – Hà Nội.
During
the festival, there will be an exhibition area that features the elegant style
of Hanoians in enjoying cuisine. In addition, visitors will be able to exchange
ideas and taste Hà Nội cuisine with artisans, researchers, as well as join a
number of traditional arts and games.
The
number of foreign tourists to the city is estimated at 2.44 million in the
first seven months of 2018, a year-on-year rise of 20.5 per cent, according to
the Hà Nội Department of Tourism.
By VNS