[Photo series] Lively atmosphere at 90 stalls of Phuoc Long Street Food Festival

As part of activities celebrating the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of Phuoc Long (January 6, 1975 – 2026) and in support of the 31st National Cross-Country Mountain-Climbing Tournament “Conquering Ba Ra Peak” in 2026, on the evening of January 3, the People’s Committee of Phuoc Long Ward organized a street food festival featuring 90 food stalls and displays of signature products from localities within and outside the province. Participating localities included Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh, Dak Lak, among others.

The street food festival attracts thousands of people. Photo: Huy Anh

The food festival began at 7:00 p.m. on Hai Ba Trung Street (the commemorative garden area) in Quarter 4, Long Thuy Ward, featuring a wide range of signature dishes prepared by schools, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (Youth Union), and mass organizations from Phuoc Long and Phuoc Binh wards, among others.

Youth Union members and young people participate in serving at the food stalls. Photo: Huy Anh

Alongside the food stalls, the festival also featured a wide range of cultural and musical activities for visitors and locals, including a painting and photo exhibition themed “Phuoc Long – 51 Years of Construction and Development”; a cultural exhibition space titled “Phuoc Long – Where Cultural Essence Converges”; as well as bamboo pole dance performances, folk dances, campfire activities, and acoustic music shows.

Visitors select dishes at the street food festival. Photo: Huy Anh

The street food festival is one of the traditional cultural activities held annually, helping to create a joyful and enthusiastic atmosphere during the anniversary of the Liberation of Phuoc Long, while also providing practical support for the National Cross-Country Mountain-Climbing Tournament “Conquering Ba Ra Peak”.

A food stall at the Phuoc Long street food festival. Photo: Huy Anh

Families enjoy food at the street food festival. Photo: Huy Anh

The food festival not only serves a variety of delicious dishes but also offers a range of cultural and artistic activities. In the photo: A bamboo pole dance performance draws a large crowd. Photo: Huy Anh

A stall showcases local OCOP products. Photo: Huy Anh

The mixed nine-flavor cashew nut product of Thanh Minh Ngoc Production One-Member Co., Ltd., a local enterprise. Photo: Huy Anh

Visitors view a photo exhibition as part of the street food festival. Photo: Huy Anh

By Hai Yen, Huy Anh – Translated by Dang Huyen, Minho