A festive week to celebrate Thai cuisine and culture will take place in Hanoi from December 1 to 6 to celebrate Thailand’s National Day, which falls on December 5.

The “Thai Culinary and Culture Delight Week” is jointly organized by the Royal Thai Embassy and the Hanoi Melia Hotel, which will play host for the festival.

The week will present an abundance of Thai specialties made with hand-picked spices and herbs by two Thai chefs, Aek Charttrakul and Chutchanok Boonchai, The Saigon Times Daily reported.


The chefs said Thai food is known for its balance of five fundamental flavors in each dish: hot (spicy), sour, sweet, salty and bitter.

The food is also known for its use of fresh herbs and spices as well as fish sauce.

Thai dance is a staple of the country’s culture. Like many forms of traditional Asian dance, it can be divided into two major genres, classical dance for the nobility and folk dance for the masses.

Guest will be provided with either Thai snacks or a dinner buffet at the five-star hotel during the week.

High tea or early evening meals are available from 3p.m. to 5p.m. at prices of US$4 for children and $6 for adults.

The hotel’s El Patio Restaurant will serve a Thai buffet from 6p.m. during the week at $24 per adult and $12 per child. Beverages, draught beer and wine are included in the price.

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