Ambassador Nguyen Nguyet Nga, who is the wife of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, addresses the opening ceremony as the sponsor of this year’s event.
A performance by children celebrates the food festival
Stalls feature Vietnamese and world specialties
A Vietnamese artisan writes on a child’s toy made from bamboo.
Traditional cakes from Vietnam’s southern region are showcased during the festival
Taking the opportunity to introduce cuisine from their own country, a booth is set up by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
The festival feature a total of 130 booths from embassies and foreign organisations across Vietnam, agencies of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and some businesses.
A stall of Bulgarian cosmetic products
An Italian chef shows his talent
The Russian Embassy stall
Through the festival, a total of 2 billion VND was raised for charitable purposes. The money will go towards handicapped people, orphans, and poor women. Featured is the Laotian stall displaying beverages and handicraft products.
A stall hosted by the Embassy of Cuba
The South African corner
Chips are made by the Embassy of Belgium
The festival provides a rare opportunity for local visitors to enjoy African dishes. A chef from the Nigerian Embassy prepares dishes.
The Venezuelan treat
Food offered by the Embassy of Panama
A vibrant atmosphere emanated from the Timor Leste stall