Vietnam has made a vibrant impression at the 8th International Cultural and Culinary Festival held on June 7 at Victory Square in Prague’s district 6.

Vietnam’s presence stood out with five well-decorated booths featuring the national flag, conical hats, silk paintings, and traditional ceramics - all reflecting the country’s rich heritage and cultural openness.

The handicraft booth drew crowds with its display of ceramics, lacquerware, brocade, and silk, offering a vivid glimpse into Vietnam’s rich artistic traditions. Chu Dau pottery and Van Phuc silk scarves were particular highlights, with their intricate designs earning admiration from visitors.

Vietnam is famous for a rich cuisine. According to experts and international friends, the distinctiveness is what creates a unique identity for the Vietnamese cuisine.

These two restaurants beat hundreds of candidates to meet all the strict evaluation criteria from the Appraisal Council such as quality of service products, sustainable business and contributions to social development.

At the three-day festival, people will also find different varieties of pho such as pho made of corn from Ha Giang province, pho with roasted duck from Lang Son, pho with burnt livers from Bac Ninh, and pho made of artichoke flowers from Da Lat.

The Food Tour Festival is a new product expected to enhance the city's culinary tourism offerings, promoting not only local and Vietnamese cuisine but also international gastronomy.

Just as Vietnam has "banh mi", the world offers its own variations like hot dogs, doner kebabs, and hamburgers. Likewise, while Vietnam has "banh xeo", many cultures have their own unique types of pancakes.

For hundreds of years, Quan Ganh round glutinous rice cake (banh day) has been regarded as a simple yet refined dish in Vietnamese cuisine. This cake has earned a special place in the hearts of food lovers from far and wide thanks to its aromatic and chewy texture.

The most captivating part of the event was when the spouses of ambassadors and local and international guests had the opportunity to try on traditional Vietnamese outfits, including the Ao Dai (traditional long dress), “Ao tu than” (four-panel traditional dress), and “Mo Qua” scarf (scarf is tired in a triangle on the forehead), before walking a mini catwalk at the Vietnam House.

The event aims to deepen awareness among young Vietnamese Americans and international audiences about the beauty and significance of Vietnamese culture.

The culinary delights include banh my (Vietnamese baguette), xoi khuc (Vietnamese sticky rice and cudweed balls), Moc Chau strawberries, and Son La plums, bringing the flavours of Vietnam to the skies.

The Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school kicked off the Spring Culinary Fair 2025 in Vientiane on January 3, celebrating the vibrant traditions of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) in an atmosphere bursting with colour, music and the enticing aromas of Vietnamese cuisine.

Vietnam has earned a spot at number 19 in the "Top 100 World’s Best Cuisines" list for 2024, published by the renowned culinary platform TasteAtlas. The ranking is based on an average score of 4.34/5, evaluated by food experts, chefs, and international diners.

The Hazel Food Market in Pretoria, South Africa went vibrant with the celebration of the second Vietnamese Pho Day on December 7, drawing enthusiastic crowds.

Pho, the iconic Vietnamese noodle soup, has transcended its traditional roots and won hearts worldwide, with its latest milestone being the opening of “Pho Hanoi 1979” restaurant in the heart of Sydney, Australia, on December 2.

The recognition of Hanoi pho (Hanoi’s noodle soup) as a national intangible cultural heritage element marks a significant milestone in promoting traditional cultural values and paves the way for this iconic dish to secure its place on the global culinary map, experts said.

The Vietnamese cuisine and cultural exchange festival is currently underway in Kuala Lumpur, featuring over 100 food stalls that showcase the culinary delights of Vietnam’s three regions to international and Malaysian friends.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel, in collaboration with the International Women’s Club (IWC) in Israel, organised an event on November 21 to introduce Vietnamese culture and cuisine.

Vietnamese cuisine, delicious food that even just hearing about makes all of us, as Vietnamese, want to take a bite. We take great pride in having such diverse, unique, and palatable dishes in all regions in the country. This is also one of the reasons that draws international visitors to Vietnam. In this episode, let’s listen to the experiences of foreign tourists as they indulge in Vietnamese dishes.