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The three-day
festival, organised by the municipal People’s Committee, introduces Vietnam’s
history and culture, particularly HCM City’s development and achievements, to
expatriates.
It is also an opportunity for foreign residents to learn more about the culture
cuisine and the arts of Vietnam and other countries.
The event includes booths from consulates, business associations and friendship
organisations from countries, including Hungary, Germany, China, Thailand and
India, offering information on business, culture, tourism, and education.
An exhibition called “HCM City’s Activities in International Relations –
Integration and Development” showcases images of the city’s development and
achievements in all fields of the economy, education and society as well as
diplomatic activities.
Visitors can learn about handicrafts and traditional costumes from Vietnam and
other countries, and enjoy folk music, food, games and water puppetry shows.
Many booth features souvenirs from local residents and foreign communities, a
traditional game zone, and food courts manned by hotels and restaurants in the
city.
A culinary competition called Vietnamese Delicacies for both Vietnamese and
foreign participants is one of the festival’s highlights.
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