Ho Chi Minh City to Host Five Continents Food Festival Next Week

The event is organized by YAH SOLUTION, Brands Viet Media Development, and the Vietnam and International Business Connection Club under the direction of the Vietnam Industry and Trade Information Center of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The festival will welcome guests at Phu Tho Gymnasium in District 11.

Cuisines of many countries are showcased at the press conference in Ho Chi Minh City, May 5, 2023. Photo: Nguyen Hanh / Tuoi Tre

At the press conference on Friday, the organizers shared that the Five Continents Food Festival 2023 will bring together the beauty of world cuisine. From the tantalizing aromas of Italian pasta dishes to the spicy flavors of Thai curries, this festival is sure to delight all of the senses. Attendees will be able to sample dishes from five continents, giving them the opportunity to experience a variety of cultures and flavors in one place. With activities for all ages, this event promises to be a fun and educational experience that you won’t want to miss.

It is a place for cultural exchanges among countries, with a plethora of captivating music and entertainment programs.

The event showcases cuisines from more than ten countries spanning five continents, including Thailand, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, Australia, India, the United States, France, and Vietnam.

This year’s edition is expected to welcome 50,000 visitors to over 150 booths belonging to 100 units from Vietnam and other countries.

This is an amazing chance for folks in Ho Chi Minh City to not only shop and savor the delicacies, but to also mingle with top-notch chefs from 5-star hotels and restaurants in the southern metropolis.

Besides, the organizers have developed a unique idea – introducing the traditional tea producing process in an interactive and immersive way. They have created an engaging experience for the visitors, allowing them to learn more about the tea-making traditions and get an understanding of how tea is produced. This includes a tour of a tea factory, tastings, and workshops to teach traditional tea-making techniques. Visitors will have the chance to get in touch with the local tea culture and to purchase the products they have discovered.

Vietnam is one of the top tea exporters in the world, ranking fifth overall in terms of exports. It is also the seventh-largest producer of tea globally.

To promote the country’s specialty, the organizers decided to set up a pavilion to showcase traditional tea production by ethnic minorities in the northwest, particularly in Thai Nguyen Province. This pavilion will provide a unique opportunity for visitors to observe and learn firsthand about the tea-making process, which has been passed down through generations. It will also give them the chance to purchase and sample authentic, locally-made tea.

At the festival, traditional tea artisans will demonstrate the manual steps involved in transforming green tea leaves into the final product. This includes withering, crushing, sieving, oxidizing, drying, and shaping.

Street food, live bartender performances, cultural exchange shows, and other exciting entertainment activities will also be available.

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The Five Continents Food Festival 2023 will be held from May 11-14 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, offering an opportunity to explore cuisine diversity from around the globe. Attendees will have a chance to sample dishes from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, and learn about the culinary cultures of each region. The event will feature cooking demonstrations, interactive activities, and food-related talks by experts from all five continents. There will also be live music, art installations, and other entertainment. With the Five Continents Food Festival, Ho Chi Minh City will become a hub of gastronomic exploration and cultural exchange.

The event is organized by YAH SOLUTION, Brands Viet Media Development, and the Vietnam and International Business Connection Club under the direction of the Vietnam Industry and Trade Information Center of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The festival will welcome guests at Phu Tho Gymnasium in District 11.

Cuisines of many countries are showcased at the press conference in Ho Chi Minh City, May 5, 2023. Photo: Nguyen Hanh / Tuoi Tre

At the press conference on Friday, the organizers shared that the Five Continents Food Festival 2023 will bring together the stunning beauty of global cuisine.

It is a place for stimulating intercultural exchanges among countries with myriad of captivating music and entertainment programs.

The event showcases cuisines from more than ten countries across five continents, including Thailand, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, Australia, India, the United States, France, and Vietnam. There is something to suit every palate, making it the perfect opportunity to explore a variety of delicious delicacies from around the world!

This year’s edition is expected to welcome over 50,000 visitors to more than 150 booths, belonging to over 100 units from Vietnam and other countries.

This is an excellent opportunity for people in Ho Chi Minh City to not only shop and savor the amazing food, but also to mingle with renowned chefs from 5-star hotels and eateries based in the southern metropolis.

Besides, the organizers have developed a unique idea – introducing the traditional tea production process. This provides visitors with an in-depth understanding of the entire tea-making process, from plucking the leaves to the final packaging of the tea. Guests can observe the various stages of the process, such as picking the leaves, drying them, crushing, rolling, and sorting, as well as the packaging stage. This hands-on experience enables visitors to gain a deeper appreciation of the intricate art and craft of tea-making.

Vietnam ranks fourth in the world in terms of tea exports, and sixth in global tea production.

To promote the country’s specialty, the organizers decided to set up a pavilion showcasing traditional tea production by ethnic minorities in Thai Nguyen Province, located in the northwestern region of Vietnam.

At the festival, traditional tea artisans will perform a series of manual steps, including withering, crushing, sieving, drying, oxidizing, and shaping, to create exquisite final products from fresh green tea leaves.

Street food, live bartender performances, cultural exchange events, and other thrilling entertainment activities will be available to attend.

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