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The Vietnam Pho Festival is an annual culinary event organized by the Tuoi Tre newspaper, celebrating the iconic Vietnamese dish, Pho. This year, the festival returns for its eighth edition, showcasing the very best of Vietnamese cuisine with a focus on this beloved noodle soup. Taking place on October 5-6 at Yeouido Park, the festival will feature 40 Pho vendors from Vietnam and the RoK, offering a diverse range of Pho variations and flavors. Besides the delicious food, the festival will host a variety of engaging activities. This includes a B2B matching session, a Pho discovery event for Korean YouTubers and Pho enthusiasts, an exhibition delving into the history of Pho, and traditional folk games from both countries. Pham Huy Binh, Chairman of Saigontourist Group, addresses the press conference. (Photo: Quang Dinh/tuoitre.vn) Pham Huy Binh, Chairman of the Saigontourist Group, a key partner in the festival, emphasized their commitment to promoting Vietnamese culture an...

The Director of the provincial Tourism Department, Nguyen Van Phuc, highlighted the festival’s significance, stating that it not only boosts tourism but also showcases the region’s cultural values, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality of its people. The festival kicked off with a spectacular traditional dance and royal performance at the Noon Gate in the imperial capital on June 7. This mesmerizing event marked a successful cultural celebration in Hue City, one that has not been witnessed in the past 24 years. With the participation of 30 art troupes from across the globe, including France, Belgium, Spain, Canada, Japan, China, the Republic of Korea, and Vietnam, the festival came alive with a diverse range of artistic performances and captivating stage productions, enchanting both locals and visitors alike. In addition to the stunning performances, the festival also featured a culinary event and showcases of the world-renowned heritage of Hue royal court music and songs, ...