(VOV) - Leading Vietnamese chefs displayed their refined cooking techniques and use of unique ingredients featuring royal delicacies, bringing alive the traditions and flavors of the Nguyen Dynasty at Hue Royal Palace on April 15.
Phan Thanh Hai, director of the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre said the meal was truly a medieval feast fit for a king, one of the major highlights of the ongoing Hue Festival 2014.

Despite the pricy cost of the meal (at VND2 million), ticket sales remained robust and received a warm response from local people and visitors alike.

The Royal Night took place in all the main chambers of the Royal Place, featuring the sparkling beauty of Royal Palace at night and historic atmosphere as a compliment to the gourmet cuisine.

The evening began with a tribute to the Nguyen Dynasty and the royal and traditional folk cultural life, which included choreographed scenes pulled from history including a reenactment of the second wife of the king returning to the palace, and the princess’s wedding.

Other lively scenes of the daily life of the aristocracy and royal dances took place in the royal garden.

The main menu of Royal Palace Night included six dishes that Kings in the Nguyen Dynasty feasted on with their relatives.

Some images of the night:

Entrance to the Royal Palace

The Royal Palace Night began with a incense offering ceremony

Then came a fireworks display

An overview of the feast

Six main dishes introduced to guests. Dishes made from high quality ingredients

The King introducing dishes

A lively scene of the second wife of the king

Hue royal music performed at the ceremony

Traditional folk games taking place outside the courtyard