The 2025 Green Food Festival promises an extraordinary culinary journey, uniting over 250 vendors to showcase the finest vegetarian delights. A highlight is the grand vegetarian buffet, featuring 100+ signature dishes from Vietnam’s three regions, offering a unique gastronomic experience.
In the spirit of giving, the festival hosts “Love Festive Day,” a charitable initiative providing 1,000 vegetarian meals to underprivileged children, embodying the event’s compassionate ethos.
Global culinary insights take center stage with international seminars. Renowned experts will delve into green gastronomy, sustainable tourism, and food’s role in environmental conservation, fostering a dialogue on eco-conscious practices.
Engaging activities abound, including the “Green Master Chef Vietnam 2025” and “Green Future Chef Vietnam 2025” competitions. These platforms inspire professional and amateur chefs, particularly Gen Z, to embrace sustainable, healthy cooking. The Food Waste Recycling Festival further underscores the festival’s commitment to environmental awareness.
A pinnacle moment awaits with the lotus-themed vegetarian banquet, poised to break national records. Over 200 innovative dishes, crafted exclusively from lotus parts, will captivate and delight attendees.
Anticipation is high, with organizers forecasting 150,000+ visitors, solidifying its status as Vietnam’s premier vegetarian festival. Beyond culinary celebration, the event fosters farmer-consumer connections, advocating for clean eating and green living.
Presented by the HCM City Food and Beverage Association and Binh Phu ward People’s Committee, this festival is a testament to Vietnam’s thriving vegetarian movement.
Vietnam’s Vegetarian Market Booms at 8.1% Annual Growth
IMARC Group reports Vietnam’s vegetarian food sector is flourishing, with an 8.1% annual growth rate, projected to reach US$220.5 million by 2033, reflecting a global shift towards plant-based diets.
