Binh Dinh opens its Culinary Culture Festival.

(PLVN) - On the evening of May 1st, at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square, the People's Committee of Binh Dinh province held the opening ceremony of the 2nd Cultural and Culinary Festival, 2025, with the theme "A Gathering Place of Cultural and Culinary Excellence". The event is part of a series of activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) and International Labor Day on May 1st.

The 2nd Food Culture Festival, taking place from May 1-3, promises to bring many exciting experiences for locals and tourists.

In Binh Dinh province's journey towards sustainable tourism development, cuisine is an indispensable part, because dishes not only captivate people's hearts but also carry within them the cultural, historical, and traditional stories of the land and people of Binh Dinh.

A large number of tourists from within and outside the province attended the opening ceremony of the festival.

This year's festival attracted 55 participating stalls, including: 34 food stalls showcasing international cuisine (Thailand, Korea, Japan, etc.) as well as regional cuisines from Vietnam (Gia Lai, Nghe An, Soc Trang, Da Nang, Dak Lak, Ben Tre, Ho Chi Minh City, Thanh Hoa). Notably, there were 19 stalls displaying Binh Dinh's culinary culture; 16 OCOP (One Commune One Product) stalls from 67 units across 11 districts, towns, and cities in the province; and 4 stalls promoting unique tourism products , introducing proud specialties such as Bau Da wine, Binh Dinh rice paper, and other outstanding tourism products.

The organizing committee presented flowers and certificates to the participating units.

A unique highlight of this year's festival is the vibrant culinary demonstration space – where talented artisans and chefs from both Vietnam and abroad will directly showcase their skills in preparing traditional dishes, telling stories of culture and history through each flavor, providing visitors with authentic and vivid experiences.

Chefs prepare dishes in a culinary demonstration space.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ms. Do Thi Dieu Hanh, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Binh Dinh province, said: In order for tourism to achieve a breakthrough and reach its expected goals, Binh Dinh has determined that in addition to effectively exploiting the potential and advantages of the natural conditions, history, and culture of the "land of martial arts and literature," the province is making efforts to diversify tourism products, including exploiting the strengths of the local cuisine.

Organizing the Binh Dinh Culinary Culture Festival 2025 is not only an activity to stimulate tourism in accordance with the direction of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the key plan of the Provincial People's Committee, but also an opportunity for us to meet, share and connect; a place for culinary excellence to intertwine, and also a chance to strongly promote the image of Binh Dinh - a friendly land, rich in identity and constantly striving for development.

Ms. Do Thi Dieu Hanh, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Binh Dinh province

Ms. Do Thi Dieu Hanh also believes that this festival will leave many profound impressions in the hearts of every local person and visitor - a place connecting souls who love culture and cuisine, and a bridge bringing Binh Dinh closer to friends at home and abroad.

"With all the respect and hospitality of the people of Binh Dinh, we hope that every step you take at today's festival will be filled with joy, and every flavor you experience will leave behind sweet and unforgettable memories," Ms. Do Thi Dieu Hanh expressed.

Ngoc Chau

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