The 2024 Pho Festival gathers master chefs from across Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)

The three-day event boasts over 50 booths showcasing the talents of 65 artisans and professional cooks nationwide. Visitors can embark on a culinary adventure through Vietnam's diverse pho landscape, with each booth offering the distinct flavors of the north, central and southern regions.

“I’m most impressed by the way artisans make pho. It is very intricate, visually appealing, and captivating to the viewers,” said Nguyen Ngoc Kim Anh, a visitor from Hai Phong city.

A highlight of the festival is the creation of a giant pho pot containing 2,000 bowls, all prepared with standardized ingredients to ensure consistent quality for diners.

“The 2024 Pho Festival not only brings interesting experiences for locals and visitors, allowing them to learn more about the art of making pho and enjoy delicious bowls of pho from all regions, but also serves as a promotional activity to introduce the land, people, and culinary culture of Nam Dinh province,” said Tran Le Doai, Vice Chairman of the Nam Dinh provincial People’s Committee. 

The organizers hope that the festival will garner public support for the recognition of pho as a national and world intangible cultural heritage.