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Vietnam-Korea Culture-Culinary Festival 2019 to be held in Hanoi

The Vietnam-Korea Culture and Culinary Festival 2019 will take place in Ly Thai To Square near Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi from November 8-10, the Republic of Korea (RoK) Embassy in Vietnam announced at a press briefing in Hanoi on October 31.
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Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam-Korea Culture andCulinary Festival 2019 will take place in Ly Thai To Square near Hoan Kiem Lakein Hanoi from November 8-10, the Republic of Korea (RoK) Embassy in Vietnamannounced at a press briefing in Hanoi on October 31.

According to the organizers, the event aims to strengthenthe friendship between the people of Vietnam and the RoK.

This is the 11th time the festival has been heldin Vietnam, and it has become a popular event among local youngsters.

This year, the festival will feature 100 booths introducingdiverse products and traditional Korean dishes.

It will also provide a chance for Vietnamese consumers andRoK companies to foster connections.

At the same time, famous Vietnamese and Korean artists,including Ha Le, Min, Kim Dong Joon and Dynamic Duo will perform at thefestival, along with a taekwondo competition.

Visitors will also have the chance to take cooking classesand win prizes at the event./.
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