Hanoi to savor European cuisine

The annual European Food Festival to be held in Hanoi May 22 will offer locals a chance to enjoy a wide selection of foods and beverages from the continent.
The festival, in its fifth year, is part of “Europe Days,” a series of 10 cultural events, ranging from a painting exhibition and film screenings to symphony and jazz concerts, to mark Europe Day, May 9.
Some well-known hotels and hospitality service providers like the Hotel Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Melia Hanoi Hotel, Sunway Hanoi Hotel, Mercure Hanoi La Gare, wine distributor Red Apron, and French retailer Big C have registered to take part in the event.
They will bring to the venue, the National Library on Trang Thi Street, a range of foods and drinks like paella, lasagna and spaghetti, pizza, and popular German beer Bitburger.
Belgian DJ and magician Bruno Marchal will perform at the festival.
A kids' corner will feature games and other entertainment activities.
Entrance tickets, costing VND200,000 (US$10.50), are available at the festival venue, the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, and the Pane E Vino Restaurant in Hanoi. Entrance is free for children under 10.
Europe Days is organized by the Delegation of the European Union and the embassies of the 27 EU members.