The 2024 Pho Festival, themed "Journey of Vietnamese Pho", kicked off in the northern province of Nam Dinh on March 15, drawing a crowd of eager locals, domestic and foreign visitors.
Nam Dinh (VNA) – The 2024 Pho Festival, themed "Journey of Vietnamese Pho",kicked off in the northern province of Nam Dinh on March 15, drawinga crowd of eager locals, domestic and foreign visitors.
The three-day event boasts over 50 boothsshowcasing the talents of 65 artisans and professional cooks nationwide. Visitorscan embark on a culinary adventure through Vietnam's diverse pho landscape,with each booth offering the distinct flavors of the north, central andsouthern regions.
A highlight of the festival is the creation ofa giant pho pot containing 2,000 bowls, all prepared with standardisedingredients to ensure consistent quality for diners.
🔯 For those seeking a more affordable option, a special programme is offering an estimated 15,000to 20,000 bowls of discounted pho, with all proceeds donated to the provincial cerebral palsychildren's fund.
A giant pho pot at the event (Photo: VNA)
Beyond tasting pho, festival-goers have a chance to attend aseminar discussing the history and evolution of pho, witness live cookingdemonstrations, and enjoy traditional performances.
The organisers hope that the festival will notonly celebrate this beloved dish but also garner public support for its recognition asa national and world intangible cultural heritage.
⛎ Activities during the eventwill last till March 17 at Nam Cuong hotel, Nam Dinh City and in Van Cuvillage, Dong Son commune, Nam Truc district./.
The Vietnam Pho Festival 2023 opened recently at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo, to promote Vietnamese cuisine among Japanese friends. It was the first large-scale Festival of its kind in Japan, and commemorated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
As many as 65 master chefs and culinary experts from across the country will join the Pho Festival 2024, which will take place in the northern province of Nam Dinh from March 15 - 17.
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A booth at the festival (Photo: VNA) 
A giant pho pot at the event (Photo: VNA) 
