A guest tastes food at the opening of the Singapore Food Festival in Ha Noi yesterday. The event aims to celebrate Singapore's 50th Anniversary of Independence, showcasing the country's famous cuisine and its unique food culture through a wide selection of popular dishes. The Singapore Embassy said they will donate 30 per cent of the proceeds on opening night to Hagar International Viet Nam and Ha Noi's Thuy An Rehabilitation Centre for Elderly People and Handicapped Children. — VNS Photo Thuy Hang