The 2025 International Food and Culture Festival conveys a profound humanistic message.

On the morning of November 23, at the Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound (Hanoi), the 2025 International Food and Culture Festival officially opened under the chairmanship of Ms. Le Nguyet Anh, wife of Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.

Mrs. Ngo Phuong Ly, wife of General Secretary To Lam; Member of the Party Central Committee, Vice President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Ha Thi Nga; Mrs. Le Nguyet Anh, wife of Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung, along with leaders and former leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ambassadors and international organizations in Vietnam took souvenir photos at the Festival. (Photo: Quang Hoa)

With the theme “International Food and Culture Festival 2025: Joining hands to support our compatriots to overcome storms and floods”, this year's event was organized on a large scale, attracting a large number of foreign agencies, international organizations, businesses and the foreign community in Hanoi.

Not only is it a place to introduce the quintessence of world cuisine, the Festival also carries a profound humane message: Spreading the spirit of sharing and joining hands to support people in provinces heavily affected by storms and floods.

The festival was honored to welcome Ms. Ngo Phuong Ly, wife of General Secretary To Lam; Ms. Ha Thi Nga, member of the Party Central Committee, Vice President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; along with leaders and former leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ambassadors of countries; international organizations in Vietnam; localities and businesses expressing friendship, international solidarity and social responsibility in efforts to accompany people in disaster-hit areas.

Ms. Le Nguyet Anh, wife of Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung, delivered the opening speech at the 2025 International Food and Culture Festival. (Photo: Quang Hoa)

In her opening speech, Ms. Le Nguyet Anh, wife of Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung , said that since 2014, the International Culinary Culture Festival has gone beyond the framework of a normal exchange activity to become a symbol of the spirit of friendship, sharing and international solidarity in Hanoi.

Each stall, each dish, each cultural story told through flavors contributes to lighting up bridges of connection – where national values ​​meet, where understanding blossoms and where friendship between Vietnam and international friends is nurtured with sincerity and kindness.

“This year’s festival takes place at a time when many localities in Vietnam are suffering heavy losses due to natural disasters and floods. In the atmosphere of today’s event, we are even more inclined to think and feel for our compatriots who are facing difficulties,” Ms. Le Nguyet Anh affirmed.

According to the Foreign Minister's wife, the 2025 Festival carries greater significance than a cultural festival – it is a humanitarian act, a message of goodwill, an affirmation of the strength of international solidarity in challenging times.

“With the spirit of 'Connecting - Sharing - Spreading Love', this year's Festival attracts the attention and participation of embassies, international organizations, localities and Vietnamese enterprises. Your presence and cooperation today is the most vivid proof of the lasting friendship between the Vietnamese people and friends around the world,” Ms. Le Nguyet Anh emphasized.

With the extensive support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and all participating units, this year's Festival has dedicated all its contributions to activities to support areas affected by natural disasters. That is the core humanitarian value that the International Food and Culture Festival always aims for: To make culture and cuisine become the bond that connects hearts, so that every sharing can overcome geographical distance and borders.

Ms. Le Nguyet Anh assessed that this year's program has a special meaning as it is held on the occasion of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day, November 23. "This is a moment for us to contemplate and honor the diverse beauty of national cultures - where each flavor not only reminds us of our homeland but also tells stories about the history, customs, art and soul of each nation. A journey of flavors is a journey of memories, emotions and mutual understanding," said Ms. Le Nguyet Anh.

Member of the Party Central Committee, Vice President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Ha Thi Nga called on units participating in the Festival to promote the spirit of humanity and join hands to support people in flood-affected areas. (Photo: Quang Hoa)

Sharing at the event, Party Central Committee member, Vice President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Ha Thi Nga affirmed that the 2025 International Food and Culture Festival is a space to honor cultural and culinary diversity, but also an opportunity to turn our hearts to our compatriots who are heavily affected by storms and floods in the Central, South Central and Central Highlands regions.

“In recent days, historic floods have caused great damage to people and property, leaving behind many losses and sorrows. More than ever, the spirit of 'mutual love', the most beautiful value of the Vietnamese people, needs to be aroused and spread strongly,” Ms. Ha Thi Nga emphasized.

On behalf of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, Vice President Ha Thi Nga called on the units participating in the Festival to promote the spirit of humanity and join hands to support people in flood-affected areas. Whether financial or in-kind contributions, big or small, each heart is a priceless source of encouragement to help people overcome difficulties and stabilize their lives.

Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Ha Vi highly appreciated the influence and humanistic significance of the Festival, and expressed his deep condolences to the Government and people of Vietnam for the losses caused by natural disasters. (Photo: Quang Hoa)

Sharing the same spirit of humanity, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Ha Vi highly appreciated the influence and humanistic significance of the Festival, and sent his deep condolences to the Government and people of Vietnam for the losses caused by natural disasters.

Ambassador Ha Vi said the Chinese Government decided to provide 500,000 USD in support to help localities overcome the consequences, demonstrating friendship and sharing in difficult times.

Within the framework of the 2025 International Food and Culture Festival, the Organizing Committee has launched a charity gift-giving activity, aiming at people in provinces that suffered heavy losses due to storms and floods. The gifts, including financial support and essential items, were handed directly to local representatives. This is a practical gesture, demonstrating the spirit of "mutual love", while spreading the kindness and community responsibility of those working in foreign affairs, businesses and international friends in Vietnam.

The gift-giving ceremony took place solemnly but warmly, with the participation of delegates, spouses of leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, representatives of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, diplomatic agencies and international organizations. The words of encouragement and sharing were sent to the people in the flood-affected areas as a message of solidarity and companionship in overcoming difficulties, reminding that in times of difficulty, kindness and humanity are the source of strength to overcome natural disasters.

Within the framework of the Festival, the Organizing Committee has implemented charity gift giving activities, aiming at people in provinces that suffered heavy damage due to storms and floods. (Photo: Quang Hoa)

Not only a practical act of support, giving gifts at the Festival also becomes a humane highlight, enhancing the profound value of the event.

The 2025 International Culinary Culture Festival has proven that, in addition to cultural exchange and culinary enjoyment, it is also a bridge connecting ethnic groups, connecting international sentiments and spreading the spirit of sharing to the community, becoming a living symbol of compassion in social life.

Mrs. Ngo Phuong Ly, wife of General Secretary To Lam; Mrs. Le Nguyet Anh, wife of Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung, visit booths at the Festival. (Photo: Quang Hoa)

With the theme “Trip of Flavors – A Taste Journey Across Five Continents”, this year’s Festival is not only a place to introduce the world’s culinary quintessence but also carries a profound humanitarian message: Spreading the spirit of sharing and joining hands to support people in provinces heavily affected by storms and floods. (Photo: Quang Hoa)

This year's festival has the participation of 128 booths from 50 embassies, 20 local foreign affairs agencies, 8 units under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, businesses and many international organizations. (Photo: Quang Hoa)

The organizers estimate that nearly 20,000 visitors came to see and enjoy the diverse and typical dishes of many countries prepared and sold in the common space of the Festival. (Photo: Van Chi)

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