The highlight of the festival will be famous chef Martin Yan's "Yan Can Cook"demonstration of food preparation and introduction of unique international gastronomy.

In addition, 100 watermelon lanterns will be created by professional cooks for Vietnamese Guinness recognition.

Other activities include making Vietnamese dishes from cooked rice paper, preparing Korean food and serving drinks with the participation of five-star hotel chefs.

Visitors to the festival can also enjoy art performances, folk games, fashion shows, traditional and rock music, dance sport, aerobic and Thai Muay.

The annual event, jointly held by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Tourism Association of the city, provides a good opportunity for the public to learn more about the cultural values of culinary arts from different nations, prestigious hotels in the world, restaurants and trustful addresses to serve foreign and local tourists in Vietnam.