Visitors to the festival, held by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, also have the chance to enjoy special dishes from Hanoi, Ninh Binh, HCM City, Son La, Thai Nguyen and Haiphong, as well as cooking demonstrations by professional chefs from famous restaurants and hotels.

The event will offer an opportunity for localities to promote their region and introduce their cultural values to foreign and Vietnamese tourists. They will also be able to share experiences to improve the quality of their tourism services.

The festival, part of the National Tourism Year Northern Central Coastal Area – Hue 2012, will run through to July 1.