Riga, Sept. 1 -- Over the weekend, Riga's Vermanes Garden Park came alive with the vibrant atmosphere of the Vietnam Festival in Latvia 2025, drawing more than 1,000 visitors.

The event, held for the first time, was organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Sweden and Latvia in collaboration with the Vietnamese community in Latvia to mark Vietnam's 80th National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2025).

Featuring eight booths, the festival offered diverse experiences ranging from traditional Vietnamese dishes such as pho (noodle soup served with beef or chicken), fried spring rolls, and coffee, to handicrafts, cultural products, and goods of growing interest in international markets. Many Latvian visitors expressed admiration for the distinctive fla...