Festival promotes friendship between city residents, expats

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.