The Vietnam street food festival, the eighth of its kind, was held at the Hanoi-Moscow trade centre complex (Incentra) in Moscow, Russia, on March 8-10 with a view to promoting Vietnamese culinary culture to Russian people and international friends.
Moscow (VNA) – The Vietnam street foodfestival, the eighth of its kind, was held at the Hanoi-Moscow trade centrecomplex (Incentra) in Moscow, Russia, on March 8-10 with a view to promotingVietnamese culinary culture to Russian people and international friends.
Carrying the theme “Celebrating theInternational Women’s Day March 8”, the event featured various kinds ofactivities.
Visitors were offered characteristic dishes ofVietnamese cuisine such as “nem ran” (fried spring rolls), “pho bo” (noodlesoup with beef), and “bun cha” (noodles with grilled pork), in addition tosimple and distinguished street foods like “banh mi pate” (bread with pate),“banh duc” (steamed rice cake), “banh cuon” (steamed rice rolls), and “bunthang” (noodle soup with shredded chicken, pork and fried egg, mushrooms anddried turnip).
They were also treated to special artperformances and had a chance to take part in traditional games and cookVietnamese dishes.
Sharing with Vietnam News Agency’scorrespondents in Moscow, Vitaly, a local, said he really loves Vietnamesecuisine, people and land. Every year, he and his family travel to Vietnam forat least one month. When in Moscow, whenever they have time, they will comehere at weekends to enjoy Vietnamese dishes.
A wide range of made-in-Vietnam products havebeen introduced to visitors, including noodles, spices, fruits and dry goods ina bid to turn the Vietnamese Street Food Festival into a trade and culturepromotion programme held regularly atIncentra.
According to incomplete statistics, more than200 Vietnamese restaurants are operating in Moscow.
Nguyen Canh Hong Linh, General Director ofIncentra Investment Company cum head of the organising board of the festival,said Incentra will invite more chefs from different Vietnamese regions toRussia to introduce more Vietnamese dishes to international visitors at thenext festivals.-VNA
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh had a working session on February 21 with the Russia-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group at the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.
As strategic partners, Vietnam and Russia have maintained fruitful political dialogues and effective cooperation in different spheres, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview to the press ahead of his official trip to Vietnam from February 24-45.
A two-day seminar on international cooperation in a changing world convened in Ho Chi Minh City on February 25 as part of the Vietnam Year in Russia and the Russia Year in Vietnam in 2019 programme.
The Vietnam-Russia oil and gas joint venture Vietsovpetro held a ceremony in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on March 8 to welcome the first flow of oil it pumped up from Ca Tam field.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
Visitors at the festival (Photo: VNA)
