The French Cuisine Festival - Balade en France 2024 will return to Vietnam from April 5-7 at Thong Nhat Park, Hanoi with the number of booths increasing by one and a half times last year.
This is an event organized by the French Embassy in Vietnam in collaboration with the Hanoi People's Committee. The festival will be a place to promote French cuisine and the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
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| French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet spoke at the press conference. (Photo: Le Nhan) |
At this year's festival, Hanoi residents and visitors will once again experience a real French market.
Nearly 80 stalls of French agricultural and food specialties will be displayed during the festival, along with tastings and demonstrations by chefs right at the stalls.
Speaking at the press conference on March 27, French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet said: "It seems that Vietnamese and French people both have a hobby of liking good food. That is the topic we want to emphasize at this event."
Mr. Olivier Brochet also affirmed that this event not only introduces French cuisine but is also a good friendly exchange activity between France and Vietnam.
Coming to the event, people will discover French products with premium quality such as apples, cold meats, milk, chocolate, cheese, wine,...
In particular, a Sports Village was organized for the first time within the framework of the festival to promote the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This is where the whole family can try some sports such as golf. , archery, basketball…
With the slogan "Culinary Flavors, Sports Colors", the French Embassy in Vietnam wants to encourage good health habits through choosing quality food and sports activities.
In parallel with the event, there are two nights of performances by many famous artists from France and Vietnam, along with the Breaking Dance dance competition with an explosive freestyle style for a large number of capital dancers to participate.
The opening ceremony will officially take place on Friday evening, April 5, at 4:19 p.m. The festival will be open to visitors from 00:10 a.m. to 00:22 p.m. on Saturday, April 00 and from 6:4 p.m. 10 to 00:20 Sunday, April 00.
