Ho Chi Minh City, March 27 -- Vietnamese gastronomy is in the spotlight at the Saigontourist Group Culinary Culture & Delicacies Festival 2026, where some 500 dishes are being presented through 10 curated "flavour journeys" at Van Thanh Tourist Area, drawing both local audiences and international visitors.

Held under the theme "Connecting the Essence of Vietnamese Culinary Culture," the festival transforms its venue into a seamless cultural landscape reflecting the country's three regions. Each zone unfolds a distinct chapter of Vietnam's culinary heritage, from the Northwest highlands and Central region to coastal cuisine, royal court delicacies, Southern fare, rice-based traditions and folk cakes, tea culture, Northern flavours, plant-...