Grand opening of a large-scale Quang Nam culinary 'feast' by the sea.

The Da Nang Food Tour 2026 opens up a multi-sensory experience space combining cuisine, art, and technology, creating a new milestone for tourism.

On the evening of May 21st, at the East Sea Park, the Da Nang City People's Committee, in coordination with the City's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, held the opening ceremony of the Da Nang Food Tour 2026. This is the first time Da Nang has organized a large-scale tourism and culinary event, aiming to promote the local culture, people, and identity through cuisine.

Opening Ceremony of the Da Nang Food Tour Festival 2026. Photo: Lan Anh.

This year's festival takes place at East Sea Park, Tam Thanh Beach Square, and many other locations throughout the city, offering a series of experiences combining cuisine , art, culture, and technology. The event is expected to create a unique tourism product and contribute to refreshing the image of Da Nang as a tourist destination.

The highlight of the festival is the "Culinary Quintessence of Quang Nam" space at the East Sea Park, featuring over 200 stalls offering local, regional, and international cuisine. Many signature dishes such as Quang noodles, banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancake), cao lau (Hoi An noodle dish), banh trang cuon thit heo (rice paper rolls with pork), Central Vietnamese seafood, and international dishes are introduced to locals and tourists.

Vice Chairman of Da Nang City People's Committee Nguyen Thi Anh Thi hopes that cuisine will become a new "cultural ambassador" for the city's tourism. Photo: Lan Anh.

Beyond just enjoying the cuisine, the festival also features food preparation workshops, traditional craft demonstrations, folk games, and cultural interaction activities. The "Colors of Quang Nam" check-in area is also meticulously designed with large-scale scenes inspired by Central Vietnamese life, such as basket boats, Quang Nam kitchens, street vendors, and seaside streets, combined with lighting technology to create an enhanced experience for visitors.

The highlight of the festival is the "Culinary Quintessence of Quang Nam" space at the East Sea Park, featuring over 200 stalls selling local cuisine. Photo: Lan Anh.

A notable new feature at this year's festival is the launch of the Da Nang Food Map - ShopeeFood, which helps tourists search, select, and discover outstanding culinary destinations in the city. This is considered a step forward in applying technology to the development of culinary tourism in Da Nang.

Numerous locals and tourists came to enjoy the food at the Da Nang Food Tour 2026. Photo: Lan Anh.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Thi, Vice Chairman of the Da Nang City People's Committee, said that each dish not only has its own unique flavor but also contains a story about the genuine and affectionate people of Central Vietnam; about traditional craft villages, fishing trips, or street vendors that have become memories for many generations.

According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Thi, the organization of the Da Nang Food Tour 2026 aims to make cuisine a distinctive tourism product and a new "cultural ambassador" of the city in the process of integration and development.

The "Da Nang Flavors" parade features over 70 street vendors carrying their wares in a line along the sandy beach of My Khe. Photo: Lan Anh.

"The city also expects that through this series of activities, art, culture, and digital technology, it will continue to bring new and modern experiences, contributing to building Da Nang into a leading destination for festivals, events, and cuisine in the Asian region," said Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Thi.

On the opening night, tens of thousands of locals and tourists flocked to the East Sea Park to enjoy the lively atmosphere. Food stalls from all regions also attracted a large number of visitors. Many dishes were beautifully presented and had unique flavors, delighting visitors.

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