According to the organizers, the three-day event running March 25-27 is part of festivities celebrating the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand.

Other fun-filled activities include musical and cultural performances, hands-on culinary arts demonstrations and a massive outdoor food court featuring traditional Vietnamese and Thai dishes.

The event, attended by Thailand’s Minister of Culture and leaders of HCM City, is free and open to the public. Portions of the money raised during the event will go for charitable causes.