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Ho Chi Minh City opens second ‘food street’

Wednesday, October 04, 2017, 19:38 GMT+7

The Bach Diep Tung food street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre

The Bach Diep Tung food street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Parasols and tables are available for diners to enjoy their meal on the spot. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Parasols and tables are available for diners to enjoy their meal on the spot. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Doan Ngoc Hai, deputy chairman of District 1, talks with vendors at the Bach Diep Tung food street on the street’s opening day, October 2, 2017. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Doan Ngoc Hai, deputy chairman of District 1, talks with vendors at the Bach Diep Tung food street on the street’s opening day, October 2, 2017. Photo: Tuoi Tre

The Bach Diep Tung food street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre

The Bach Diep Tung food street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Wooden stalls are used at the Bach Diep Tung food street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Wooden stalls are used at the Bach Diep Tung food street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre

A vendor prepares food at the Bach Diep Tung food street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre

A vendor prepares food at the Bach Diep Tung food street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre

A vendor prepares food at the Bach Diep Tung food street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre

A vendor prepares food at the Bach Diep Tung food street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre

The Bach Diep Tung food street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre

The Bach Diep Tung food street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre

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