The Vietnam Festival is taking place in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), from October 9-19 as part of activities to mark the 20th anniversary of Vietnam-UAE diplomatic ties. The event, co-organized by the Embassy of Vietnam in the UAE and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to introduce Vietnam’s people, landscape and culture. Participants have the chance to enjoy performances given by artists coming from the Ho Chi Minh City Academy of Music, delicious Vietnamese food made by two chefs winning the first and second prizes of the 2013 Master Chef Vietnam competition. The event has been widely covered on Dubai One-the largest television channel of the UAE. VOV