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“Hue – the capital of gastronomy” festival kicks off

VOV.VN - A culinary festival themed “Hue – the capital of gastronomy” officially opened at Tu Tuong Park in the former imperial city of Hue on the evening of April 30.

hue the capital of gastronomy festival kicks off picture 1 — Hordes of local residents and tourists arrive early to visit the culinary booths taking place at the event jointly held by the Department of Tourism of Thua Thien – Hue province and the Vietnam Culinary Culture Association (VCCA).

hue the capital of gastronomy festival kicks off picture 2 — The main aim of the festival is to introduce the culinary quintessence of Hue and some other localities, helping visitors to sample dishes of various regions from across the country

hue the capital of gastronomy festival kicks off picture 3 — Typical dishes on offer include spring rolls, lotus tea, orca cakes, salted rice, Nam Pho soup cakes, and delicacies from Hanoi, Nam Dinh, and Da Nang.

hue the capital of gastronomy festival kicks off picture 4 — All of the dishes are prepared by famous and experienced culinary artists, along with chefs and experts nationwide.

hue the capital of gastronomy festival kicks off picture 5 — Many of the dishes are beautifully decorated.

hue the capital of gastronomy festival kicks off picture 6 — Lotus tea from Hue

hue the capital of gastronomy festival kicks off picture 7 — Royal cakes on display at the festival.

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hue the capital of gastronomy festival kicks off picture 9 — Organisers expect the event will elevate the brand "Hue – the capital of gastronomy”, and similar events will be held regularly in Hue to help visitors gain greater insights into the diverse and unique culinary culture of the former imperial city.

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