The event is slated from April 24 to May 2 to celebrate the 30th founding anniversary of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province and Vung Tau city and the 46th anniversary of the Liberation of the South.

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This will be the first festival held in the province in 2021 after a long period affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Acting Chairman of Vung Tau City People’s Committee Hoang Vu Thanh said the city will turn the taste week into an annual event to promote local cuisine and stimulate tourism.

To increase the visitor experience, a series of events will also feature during the taste week including music performances, magic shows, circus shows, concoctions, cooking performances by famous chefs, and others.

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Source: NDO