French cuisine introduced at the 8th edition (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – “Balade en France”, the annual French food andwine festival, will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from December 1-2 as part ofthe activities marking the 45th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Francediplomatic relations.
Jointly held by the French Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and SOPEXAcompany, the ninth edition of the event is organised within the framework ofthe “Un Mois En France” (One Month in France) programme.
This year, “Balade en France” is more special than previous ones as it is heldright after the official visit to Vietnam by French Prime Minister EdouardPhilippe in November, French General Consul Vincent Floreani told reporters onNovember 21.
He hoped that the event will draw the participation of more than 4,000visitors, who come to enjoy French culture and gastronomy.
A representative of the SOPEXA company said that French businesses will bringtheir outstanding products like cheese, cake, syrup, jam and pate for displayat 40 booths.
In addition, the event will feature a large art performance, street music andlucky draw.
Following HCM City, Hanoi will host the same event from December 14-16 withnearly 60 booths.
Co-organised bythe Hanoi People’s Committee and the French Embassy, the festival is expectedto attract around 100,000 visitors.-VNA
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