A gastronomy festival featuring delicious dishes from countries throughout the world will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from December 26, 2011 to January 1, 20112.

The festival will offer 150 stands by 80 hotels and restaurants from 25 countries and territories.

Visitors will have a good chance to enjoy special dishes from countries all over the world, select the best dish, and watch works of sculpture being created from fruit.

There will also be an art performance to welcome New Year’s Eve.

The festival aims to honour the cuisines of Vietnam and countries around the world, and also create opportunities for food and culture exchange among different nations. (Source: VOV)

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