For the first time, the ambiance of the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the biggest carnival in the world, is being brought to Hanoi to satisfy all of your senses with sight, sound and taste.

Churrasco, the famous Brazilian barbecue, will also be on the menu of the food festival “Rio Carnival” taking place at Melia Hanoi Hotel from March 7 to 9. — Photo picanhabrazil.net

Exclusively from March 7 to 9, Melia Hanoi Hotel will organise the food festival “Rio Carnival”.

With vast experience in South American culinary art, the hotel’s veteran Executive Chef Erick Garcia from Guatemala will tantalise the taste buds of any gourmand in Hanoi.

Brazilian food is exuberant. The cuisine is a colourful mix of Portuguese, African and native foods, including some from the Amazon region. The buffet will showcase Brazilian specialties including feijoada (a stewed dish of beans with beef and pork), pao de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), traditional Brazilian dessert – bragadeiro. Especially, churrasco, the famous Brazilian barbecue will also be on the menu.

Alongside the food, the festival will also feature live entertainment featuring Latin music and dances. The food festival will take place at El Patio Restaurant. — VNS