Bun cha (vermicelli with grilled pork and fresh herbs) is one of Hanoi’s most favorite dishes. (Photo: VNA)

According to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports, highlights of the festival will be a space to introduce regional and international cuisine, an area featuring the dishes of typical handicraft trade villages of Hanoi and other localities.

Visitors will also have a chance to take part in folk games, cultural, art and food exchanges and seminars on human resources development to facilitate the food industry.