Among the 60 exhibitors are restaurants, hotels, culinary institutes, consul general's offices and foreign missions, who will present more than 120 food stalls featuring delicious dishes and culinary art from 20 countries around the world.

Visitors will have a chance to explore cultural diversity and enjoy typical dishes from many countries. Some of the many great activities planned include cooking and serving delicacies at food booths, demonstrations by the head chefs of five-star hotels, tastings of international wine, bartending performances and much more.

The festival will also include a series of activities to explore the cultural identities of participating countries, such as folk games, traditional costumed performances, traditional music and art shows.

The annual event has been jointly organised by the Ho Chi Minh City municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the city's Tourism Association.