HCMC fest a feast of cuisines
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The annual Taste of the World Festival right after Christmas this offers Ho Chi Minh City dwellers the chance to sample food from more than 20 countries.
The festival at the September 23rd Park in downtown HCMC will attract local and foreign participants including chefs and representatives from hotels, restaurants, and hospitality agencies from Germany, France, Brazil, the US, and other countries.
It open Sunday with a street parade and fun events like global pizza and best bartender contests, a cooking session with celebrities, and making the biggest banh xeo (Vietnamese pancake).
Besides the competitions and food stalls, the festival will also feature cultural activities, including traditional dances from Korea, Germany, and Russia.
Many Vietnamese rural dishes will be served in countryside-themed booths. Visitors can also take part in traditional Vietnamese games and see calligraphy artists and silhouette portraitists at work.
The city Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the event organizer, expects to attract tourists visiting the city and also locals interested in world cuisines.
The event wraps up on January 2.
