(VOV) – Traditional dishes from the three regions of Vietnam - north, central and south – were in the spotlight of the 2014 Cuisine Festival that opened Tuesday in the city of Nha Trang.

Vietnamese specialties

The festival promotes trade and cooperation among culinary and tourism businesses, and adds color to summer activities in Nha Trang City. In addition to a cooking contest, the festival also features a replica of traditional Vietnamese market with more than 80 stalls offering regional specialties like Cha Ca La Vong (grilled fish) and Banh Dau Xanh (green bean cake) from the north; Bun Bo Hue (noodle with beef from Hue city) and Mi Quang (a noodle dish from Quang Nam province) from the central region; and Banh Xeo (crispy pancake) and Hu Tieu (noodle with seasoned sautéed beef) from the south. The festival will run until Sunday.