Binh Dinh opens Culinary Culture Festival

(PLVN) - On the evening of May 1, at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square, the People's Committee of Binh Dinh province held the opening ceremony of the 2nd Culinary Culture Festival in 2025 with the theme "Where cultural and culinary quintessence converge". The event is part of a series of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) and International Labor Day, May 1.

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The 2nd Food Culture Festival takes place from May 1-3, promising to bring many interesting experiences to locals and tourists.

In the journey of sustainable tourism development of Binh Dinh province, cuisine is an indispensable part, because the dishes not only captivate people, but also carry within them the cultural story, history, and tradition of the land and people of Binh Dinh.

Đông đảo du khách trong và ngoài tỉnh tham dự buổi khai mạc Lễ hội

A large number of tourists from inside and outside the province attended the opening ceremony of the Festival.

This festival has attracted 55 booths to register to participate, including: 34 food booths with the convergence of international cuisine (Thailand, Korea, Japan...) and domestic regions (Gia Lai, Nghe An, Soc Trang, Da Nang, Dak Lak, Ben Tre, Ho Chi Minh City, Thanh Hoa). Especially, there are 19 booths displaying Binh Dinh culinary culture; 16 OCOP booths from 67 units of 11 districts, towns and cities in the province; 4 booths displaying and promoting unique tourism , introducing prides such as Bau Da Wine, Binh Dinh rice paper and outstanding tourism products.

Ban tổ chức tặng hoa và giấy chứng nhận cho các đơn vị tham gia

The organizers presented flowers and certificates to participating units.

The unique highlight of this year's festival is the lively culinary demonstration space - where talented domestic and international artisans and chefs will directly demonstrate their skills in preparing traditional dishes, telling cultural and historical stories through each flavor, bringing authentic and vivid experiences to visitors.

Các đầu bếp chế biến món ăn tại không gian quảng diễn ẩm thực

Chefs prepare dishes at the 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 have a breakthrough development and achieve expected goals, Binh Dinh determined that in addition to effectively exploiting the potential and advantages of natural conditions, history and culture of the "land of martial arts, land of literature"; the province is making efforts to focus on diversifying tourism products, including exploiting the strengths of local cuisine.

Organizing the Binh Dinh Culinary Culture Festival 2025 is not only a tourism stimulus activity according to the direction of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Key Plan of the Provincial People's Committee, but also an opportunity for us to meet, share and connect; A place for culinary quintessence to interact, and also an opportunity to strongly promote the image of Binh Dinh - a friendly land, rich in identity and constantly striving to develop.

Bà Đỗ Thị Diệu Hạnh, Giám đốc Sở Văn hóa, Thể thao và Du lịch tỉnh Bình Định

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 deep impressions in the hearts of every citizen and tourist - a place to connect souls who love culture and cuisine, a bridge to bring Binh Dinh closer and closer to domestic and international friends.

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

Ngoc Chau

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