On the evening of October 2, the 2026 Belgian Culture and Food Festival – B.Fest, themed “Heritage within Heritage”, officially opened in Quang Ninh City. Held in the city for the first time, the festival creates a space for Belgian-Vietnamese cultural exchange while strengthening connections and cooperation in tourism and economic development between the two sides.
After five editions, the 2026 Belgian Culture and Food Festival – B.Fest has come to Quang Ninh for the first time. Under the theme “Heritage within Heritage”, the festival brings together distinctive Belgian cultural values and the heritage landscape of Ha Long.
A highlight of B.Fest 2026 is the interplay between Belgian culture and the beauty of Ha Long Bay, a World Heritage Site. Through food, art and experiential activities, the festival introduces distinctive aspects of Belgian culture to local residents and visitors, while creating more opportunities for the community and the business community to meet, explore each other’s cultures, strengthen connections and promote Vietnam-Belgium cooperation in the future.
By Hoang Quynh
