'Sea of people' participate in Binh Dinh cultural and culinary festival

Các lãnh đạo, đại biểu bấm nút khai mạc lễ hội — Leaders and delegates pressed the button to open the festival

Ms. Do Thi Dieu Hanh, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Binh Dinh province, said: Binh Dinh is a land rich in cultural traditions, with many intangible cultural heritages, such as traditional martial arts, folk singing, folk bai choi and a rich system of traditional craft villages. In particular, local cuisine plays a special role, not only in terms of material value but also in terms of cultural and historical stories imbued with the identity of Binh Dinh people.

Các chương trình nghệ thuật đặc sắc trong đêm khai mạc — Special art programs on opening night

Binh Dinh cuisine includes famous delicacies such as Huyen market spring rolls, gai leaf cakes, shrimp spring rolls, Quy Nhon fish noodles, jumping shrimp pancakes, pink cakes... which not only captivate diners but also become cultural ambassadors, contributing to spreading the image of Binh Dinh to friends all over the country and internationally.

Following the success of the 2024 festival season, the 2025 Binh Dinh Culinary Culture Festival is organized on an expanded scale, gathering 55 booths from many provinces and countries.

Giám đốc Sở VH-TT-DL tỉnh Bình Định phát biểu khai mạc — Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Binh Dinh province delivered the opening speech.

Including 34 culinary booths from Thailand, Korea, Japan and localities such as Ho Chi Minh City, Gia Lai, Nghe An, Soc Trang, Dak Lak...; 19 Binh Dinh culinary specialty booths, 16 OCOP booths and 4 tourism promotion booths introducing typical products, such as Bau Da wine, rice paper, craft village products...

The lively culinary demonstration space is a highlight of this year’s festival. Here, local and international artisans and chefs directly prepare dishes on the spot, while telling stories associated with each delicious dish, helping visitors enjoy the flavors and learn more about the culture and history of each region.

Vinh danh các đơn vị, đầu bếp, chuyên gia ẩm thực tại đêm khai mạc — Honoring units, chefs, and culinary experts at the opening night

According to SGGP reporters, on the opening night, tens of thousands of people flocked to the square to experience the festival atmosphere. The stalls were always crowded and bustling. Many visitors enjoyed the traditional dishes prepared hot on the spot.

Đêm khai mạc thu hút nhiều người — The opening night attracted a large crowd.

Ms. Tran Bich Ngoc, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, shared: "The festival is very meaningful, with many food stalls from all regions offering delicious dishes."

>>>Some photos taken on the opening night: