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Diverse cuisine, rich cultural identity, and bustling connecting activities are the prominent highlights of “NIIE Fair 2026” recently held at the NIIE Institute (NTT Institute of International Education) – Nguyen Tat Thanh University. Featuring booths with unique colors, the fair created a friendly space for students to meet, experience, and save memorable moments together during their university journey.
NIIE Fair 2026, an annual activity eagerly anticipated by students, took place with an extraordinarily vibrant atmosphere
Not only an annual activity eagerly awaited by students of NIIE Institute, this year’s “NIIE Fair” was also organized in connection with two courses: Sales Management and Event Management. Therefore, behind every dish, game, or decorated area was a process of brainstorming, task assignment, product preparation, and operational coordination carried out by the students themselves.
When each booth carries a distinct color
Stepping into the fair area, participants could easily feel the lively atmosphere created by the diverse culinary booths. Each group chose a unique concept, ranging from naming and menu design to space decoration and customer communication.
The “Ghien Mi Tron” booth featuring delicious and eye-catching dishes
If “Ghien Mi Tron” drew attention with familiar and easy-to-enjoy dishes, “Flying Penguins” served crispy, hot fried chicken and French fries alongside a humorous tagline: “OMG, it’s insanely delicious!”. Meanwhile, “Yum Stop” created a cozy, familiar feel with black sticky rice and grilled pork—hot, fragrant dishes perfectly suited for the lively festival atmosphere.
Flying Penguins along with the slogan “OMG, it’s insanely delicious!”
Yum Stop featuring fragrant grilled pork and unique black sticky rice
Not stopping at modern delicacies, “NIIE Fair 2026” also introduced flavors closely tied to Vietnamese culture. The “Mien Tay Vao Ha” booth introduced traditional folk pastries and Southwestern regional cuisine, allowing participants to experience the rustic, generous spirit of the Southern region.
A touch of Southern flavor with the Mien Tay Vao Ha booth
Another notable stop was “Bep Nho” with mashed cassava served in both sweet and savory variations. From a familiar ingredient, students creatively transformed it to offer a culinary experience that was both comfortable and novel.
Tropical Vibe not only offers creative beverages but also includes minigames with prizes!
Alongside food stalls were beverage stalls like “Tropical Vibe” and “Tram Ngot”, serving creative drinks and fresh fruit. Beyond quenching heat during the fair, these stalls helped complete the colorful culinary landscape at “NIIE Fair 2026”.
Tram Ngot was also 1 of 2 stalls focusing on refreshments and pastries at NIIE Fair 2026
Livelier with interactive game booths
Fortune drawing – 100% chance of winning gifts at Chill Phet
Besides exploring food, visitors could try their luck at game stalls by “Chill Phet” and “Gian hang Ngu Sac”. With simple rules and exciting reward mechanics, these challenges quickly attracted energetic crowds of student players and cheerers.
Gian hang Ngu Sac with lucky draw activities—play and win prizes
Laughter, joyful lucky draws, and a spirit of playing to the fullest made the game section one of the most vibrant highlights of the fair. It was also an avenue where students across different classes and majors got to know each other naturally.
Judges also expressed surprise and delight at the fortune drawing setup at Chill Phet
Though distinct in concept, each booth contributed to building a youthful, open, and positive energy-filled “NIIE Fair”.
Cultural exchange through traditional Lao cuisine
The Lao international booth has always been the most interesting “destination” at NIIE Fair over the years
A special feature at “NIIE Fair 2026” was the booth run by international students from Laos. The space highlighted signature traditional dishes such as Tam Mak Hoong (Lao papaya salad) and Laap—a dish symbolizing good luck and often regarded as the national dish of Laos.
This year, Lao international students brought traditional dishes rich in the cultural identity of Laos
Additionally, Lao-style minced meat salad provided attendees with new taste experiences and culinary preparation techniques. Through each dish, students not only savored unique flavors but also had the chance to hear stories about the culture, customs, and daily life of international students studying at NIIE.
Language and cultural barriers were erased at “NIIE Fair 2026”
The presence of the Lao booth turned the fair into a true cultural exchange space where differences were shared through approachable, easily connecting experiences.
A practical “classroom” on sales and event management
Behind the joyful atmosphere of NIIE Fair was serious preparation by students in their Sales Management and Event Management courses. Groups worked together to select products, identify target customers, calculate costs, build sales pitches, and directly operate their booths throughout the event.
Behind the cheerful atmosphere of “NIIE Fair” was a serious preparation process by students as part of their coursework
Through real-time interactions, students had opportunities to observe customer reactions, listen to feedback, and flexibly adjust product presentation strategies. Whether a dish was loved, a game attracted crowds, or a booth underperformed expectations, every outcome provided real data for teams to review and learn from.
From event preparation to gathering customer feedback, everything served as hands-on practical lessons for NIIE students
From an event organization perspective, students coordinated timelines, venues, personnel, decorations, and handled emerging situations on the spot. In doing so, textbook concepts transformed into concrete experiences, helping students gain deeper insights into full-scale event execution. Even more meaningfully, following the event, teams and booth holders will dedicate 100% of their profits to charitable activities.
Wrapping up the fair, capturing unique memories
“NIIE Fair 2026” has come to a close, but the memories of bustling booths, unique flavors, and moments of connection surely linger in the hearts of attending students.
The crowded, lively atmosphere spread to every corner of NIIE Fair 2026
It was not only a chance to set academic pressure aside, meet friends, and experience culture, but also an occasion to hone proactivity, teamwork spirit, and real-world application of classroom knowledge.
As an annual activity of the NIIE Institute, each season of “NIIE Fair” brings its own story shaped by student creativity and enthusiasm. This year, that story continued to be written through food, games, culture, and memorable lessons beyond lecture halls.
Article by: Nhat Thien
