The Hoang Hoa Tham historic site in Yen The district is in festive atmosphere with nearly 100 exhibition booths showcasing special food and farm products of the locality and firms nationwide.

The participating units design and decorate their food stalls at the festival.

A highlight of the exhibition is the area introducing Yen The hill chicken, a product that has established a strong brand presence in the market, alongside a variety of dishes made from chicken, goat and pork as well as other regional specialties.

Visitors can enjoy many delicious dishes such as roast chicken, chicken served with clay-pot rice, roast pork, roast goat, Ke rice cracker, steamed rice rolls, grilled dishes and hotpot.

In addition to displaying and selling their products, production facilities and household businesses will also provide first-hand presentations on the quality and origin of the ingredients as well as cooking methods that give each dish its distinctive flavour.

In line with the flavours, what makes the festival appealing to visitors is also the story behind each local specialty.

The producers will share insights into the origins of each product, farming and cultivation methods and processing techniques that have been accumulated and preserved over generations, helping visitors gain a deeper understanding about the value of local agricultural products.

Within the festival, a number of culinary competitions including roasting pork, roasting goat, grilling chicken with lotus leaves, making banh giay (round sticky rice cake) and preparing “heartwarming family meals” will create a lively and exciting atmosphere.

Through the competitions, people can introduce local specialties, promote their unique culinary culture and share experiences in production and food processing.

Besides, it is a good opportunity for local people to focus on improving product quality and food plating, enhancing product value and better meeting market demand.

It also creates space for connecting businesses, cooperatives, production establishments and household businesses with consumers.

The festival is also featured with other competitions like bird singing, goat fighting, beautiful pairs of chickens and an auction session to raise fund for social welfare activities and promoting the brand of Yen The hill chicken.

The people of Dong Thep mountainous village rehearse for a cultural performance at the festival.

In addition, local people and tourists will also have opportunities to enjoy tea and poetry recitations, listen to flute music and traditional folk songs when they can feel the harmonious blend of culinary delights and traditional cultural life.

During the festival, a series of programmes including cheo performances, then singing accompanied by the tinh lute, folk dances and community cultural performances will take place not only to showcase the distinctive cultural traditions of the locality but also offer residents and visitors an opportunity to experience the vibrant atmosphere of community life.

With a series of special activities taking place for 7 days, the Yen The Food Festival will be a destination for local people and visitors to savour local specialties, explore the history and culture and experience the community life in the land of rich traditions.

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