The first Belgium’s culture and gastronomy programme in Ho Chi Minh City will be held from January 14-18 by Belgian Consulate General, according to honourary Belgian Consul General Casier Dominique.

Belgium’s three famous specialities, including Gauffre (Belgian Wafflets), beer and chocolate will be introduced. The programme will present about 30 out of Belgium’s 400 kinds of beer.

Belgium is famous for its cartoons and about 150 different cartoon books will be showcased this time in Ho Chi Minh City. In addition, Belgian diamond processed by Vietnamese skilled workers will be on show.

The programme is expected to help Vietnamese people broaden their knowledge of Belgium, said Dominique.

Belgium also plans to hold a large economic seminar in Vietnam in October this year.