The bustling Pleiku street food festival

(GLO) - In order to create a vibrant cultural and culinary space, contribute to promoting the image and introducing the characteristic dishes, specialties, and OCOP products of Gia Lai province, the People's Committee of Pleiku ward organized the "Street Food Festival" associated with the New Year's Countdown program.

Báo Gia Lai•03/01/2026

These days, the atmosphere at the "Street Food Festival" in the parking area of Anh Hung Nup Street (Pleiku Ward) is lively and bustling. Many families and groups of young people stroll through the streets, enjoy the food, and savor the holiday atmosphere. The festival runs from December 30, 2025 to January 2, 2026.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thong, Standing Committee Member of the Party Committee and Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Pleiku Ward, informed: “The street food festival brings together 46 stalls, including 38 food stalls with a wide variety of dishes and 8 stalls displaying and introducing OCOP products. The stalls are arranged scientifically , ensuring urban aesthetics, food safety, and convenience for tourists to visit and shop.”

Many families and groups of young people strolled through the streets together, enjoying the local cuisine. Photo: Chu Hang

The OCOP product display area features typical products of Gia Lai province such as pink cakes and baked cakes from Minh Duc establishment; macadamia nuts from Thinh Phat Danh Tra Co., Ltd.; and products from Huong Thanh cooperative,...

Participating in this festival, Ms. Dang Thi Duc, owner of Minh Duc cassava cake production facility (Hoai Nhon Bac commune, Gia Lai province), brought two OCOP products: baked cassava cake and pink rice cake. “It’s not just about introducing our products; we’re here as one family. Through this festival, I have the opportunity to promote the traditional Tam Quan cuisine of the coconut region to the people of Western Gia Lai. In doing so, I can experience more of the cuisine from other regions in Gia Lai province and learn more about how to make and introduce our products to consumers,” Ms. Duc expressed.

Ms. Duc's stall attracted many people. Photo: Chu Hang.

Beyond just OCOP products, the festival also attracted people with its culinary offerings. The Bahnar Food sticky rice and grilled chicken stall drew a large crowd of locals and tourists. Ms. Ksor H' HMiu, owner of the Bahnar Food sticky rice and grilled chicken stall, said: "Participating in this festival, we brought signature dishes such as sticky rice cooked in bamboo tubes, grilled chicken, and grilled pork. Many customers came to support us, and the stall members were constantly busy serving everyone. This made us very happy and motivated us to make delicious food so that everyone could enjoy and understand more about Bahnar cuisine.”

Nguyen Canh Toan's family enjoys grilled chicken with sticky rice cooked in bamboo tubes. Photo: Chu Hang.

Accompanied by his wife and two children, Mr. Nguyen Canh Toan (residing in Group 8, Dien Hong Ward) and his family almost always participate in food festivals organized in Pleiku Ward. “Each experience brings a different feeling. Through this activity, my family gets to enjoy many local dishes and other specialties, supporting local products while strengthening family bonds,” Mr. Toan shared.

Puih H' Uyên (far right) and her friends experience the stalls at the festival. Photo: Chu Hang.

Not only attracting families, the street food festival is also a favorite destination for many young people. Puih H' Uyên (residing in Khưn village, Hội Phú ward) also visited the stalls with her group of friends. Uyên said: “The atmosphere here is incredibly lively and everyone is very happy. I got to see and learn about OCOP products and experience many delicious dishes.”

Here are some more photos from the festival: