Phu Quoc, June 19 -- The inaugural Phu Quoc fish sauce festival will take place from June 27-29, celebrating the island's centuries-old craft with the theme "Essence of the Pearl Island."

The information was released at a press conference held in Phu Quoc island city, the southern province of Kien Giang, on June 18 by the Vietnam Association of Fish Sauce and the Phu Quoc Fish Sauce Producers' Association.

Chairman of the city People's Committee Tran Minh Khoa emphasised that the festival marks a significant milestone in promoting the brand, value, and legacy of traditional fish sauce - a product deeply rooted in the island's identity and history spanning over 200 years.

The festival will feature a range of activities, including a conf...