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Hanoi to host second French gastronomy festival

The second French gastronomy festival "Balade en France" will be held in Hanoi from January 10-12.
Hanoi to host second French gastronomy festival ảnh 1The festival will offer high-quality food and products from France at reasonable prices. (Source: tuoitre)

Hanoi (VNA) – The second Frenchgastronomy festival "Balade en France" will be held in Hanoi fromJanuary 10-12.

The information was revealed by FrenchAmbassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery at a press conference in the capital cityon January 7.

The diplomat said this year’s event will featureabout 40 pavilions set up by prestigious hotels, restaurants, and food and wineimporters from France such as Press Club, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, RedApron, Chocolat Marou, Saint Honore, Lu, and Fabrik.

Many artists of Vietnam and France will perform atthe event, creating a music party for visitors, he said, adding that theorganisers will also screen French movies, and hold a number of otheractivities such as street music, painting, and games.

Models of French well-known architectures likethe Eiffel Tower and Pond des Arts will be set up at the event, according tothe ambassador.

He said the festival will not only honour Frenchculture but also offer high-quality food and products from France at reasonableprices.

The first "Balade en France" was heldin Hanoi in 2018./.
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