French culinary festival - Balade en France 2024 opens in Hanoi

This is the biggest of its kind so far, offering a chance for Hanoi citizens and visitors to explore French cuisine and learn more about the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

France’s culinary booths attract a large number of visitors. (Photo: Minh Phuong)

A vibrant and colourful art performance with the participation of the ‘Suc song moi’ (New Vitality) Symphony Orchestra, along with French and Vietnamese artists.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet expressed his pleasure at the return of the French culinary festival - Balade en France 2024 to Hanoi.

The artists give many unique performances on the opening night. (Photo: Minh Phuong)

The Ambassador stressed that the festival is an opportunity for French and Vietnamese people to enhance cultural exchanges towards strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries.

This year’s festival conveys a message of maintaining a healthy life through healthy eating and exercise.

The nearly 80 booths allow the visitors to enjoy French dishes such as croissants, macarons, cold meats, and cheeses.

In addition, visitors can also join various activities such as enjoying premium wine, learning to cook, basketball, football, archery and badminton competitions.

The festival will last until April 7.