At the festival, the culinary parade called “Ganh Vi Da Nang” (traditional bamboo shoulder poles with baskets featuring local specialties of Da Nang) not only recreated the simple rhythm of life in the central coastal city but also offered an immersive cultural journey where visitors could “touch” the memories, flavors, and hospitality of residents.
A distinctive feature of the program was the combination of artistic street parades and interactive open-air culinary experiences—a model that remains relatively new to tourism and food festivals in Vietnam.
Another highlight was the cyclo parade along Da Nang’s coastal tourism routes.
The cyclos, decorated with traditional food on shoulder poles, traveled through major streets accompanied by distinctive street vendors’ calls, creating a “cultural flow” amid the modern seaside urban landscape.
Alongside the parade, the “Tinh Hoa Am Thuc Xu Quang” (The culinary essence of the Quang region) culinary space at East Sea Park brought together more than 200 booths featuring local, regional, and international cuisine, along with OCOP products and signature agricultural specialties.
Visitors not only had the opportunity to savor Quang-region delicacies but also to explore the diversity of culinary cultures and the stories behind each dish.
The Da Nang Food Tour Festival 2026 opened on May 21 at East Sea Park in An Hai Ward, Da Nang City. Running from May 20 to 24, the festival is being held at East Sea Park, Tam Thanh Beach Square and various venues across Da Nang, offering a multisensory experience that combines cuisine, art, culture and technology.
In addition, the Danang Food Tours 2026 series, taking place from May to December 2026, will connect central Da Nang with Hoi An, Dien Ban, Tam Ky and Dai Loc, expanding culinary journeys linked to traditional craft villages, local communities and the distinctive cultural values of the Quang region.
