Opening of Korean Food Festival in Hoi An

On the afternoon of September 6, the People's Committee of Hoi An City (Da Nang City) coordinated with the Hoi An World Cultural Heritage Conservation Center and representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of Korea to organize the opening ceremony of the Korean Food Festival in Hoi An 2025.

Delegates cut the ribbon to open the culinary festival. Photo: NGUYEN CUONG

At the festival, visitors were introduced to and enjoyed many typical dishes such as kimbap, kimchi, traditional drinks, and typical Korean products. The highlight of the program was the open-air culinary space, where visitors could try the dishes for free and interact directly with the chef.

In addition, the festival also offers a series of attractive art and entertainment activities such as: Hoi An traditional art performances, Korean guitar and violin performances, check-in experiences, shopping and receiving souvenirs. The event takes place on September 6 and 7.

Crowds of people lined up to enjoy Korean cuisine in the festival space. Photo: NGUYEN CUONG

Mr. Cho Sungbae, Director of the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation in Ho Chi Minh City, said the program's goal is to bring Korean cuisine closer to people and tourists, while enhancing cultural exchange and cooperation between Vietnam and Korea in the culinary field.

According to the organizers, the festival is not only a journey to discover the quintessence of Korean cuisine, but also a space for cultural exchange, contributing to strengthening the friendship between the two countries. This promises to be a cultural and tourist destination for locals and visitors, while creating opportunities for Korean products to reach closer to the Vietnamese market.

>>> Some pictures at the festival:

Traditional Korean art performance at the ceremony. Photo: NGUYEN CUONG

Introducing rice water to local people. Photo: NGUYEN CUONG

Dookki is given away for free to locals and tourists to enjoy. Photo: NGUYEN CUONG

Visitors are introduced to and enjoy typical dishes such as kimbap, kimchi, drinks and many typical products from Korea. Photo: NGUYEN CUONG

Just a short time after the opening ceremony, many people came to experience the cuisine. Photo: NGUYEN CUONG

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/khai-mac-le-hoi-am-thuc-han-quoc-tai-hoi-an-post811905.html