Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski said that this year’s event was of significance in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Australia-Vietnam diplomatic relations.
He emphasised that the event presents another aspect of the bilateral relationship, namely the connection between food, culture, hospitality and cooperation in the hospitality industry between Australia and Vietnam.
The combination of Vietnamese and Australian traditional culinary cultures is also a prospect for cooperation between the two countries’ businesses in this field, he added.
Australia is currently the seventh largest trade partner of Vietnam with a total two-way trade turnover of US$15.6 billion, of which US$1.2 billion comes from trade between Ho Chi Minh City and Australia.
‘Taste of Australia 2023’ invited attendees to experience Australian food and culture and highlighted the sophisticated and versatile Australian produce and products available in Vietnam.
This year’s programme included a variety of dishes by four leading chefs, coordinated and curated by Australian-Vietnamese celebrity chef and Taste of Australia ambassador Luke Nguyen.
Painting contest held for buffaloes joining ploughing festival in Ha Nam
A buffalo painting contest for the Doi Son Tich Dien (ploughing) Festivalwas held on February 10, or the sixth day of the Lunar New Year in Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam.
Pho Hien folk cultural festival kicks off in Hung Yen
The Pho Hien Folk Cultural Festival opened in the northern province of Hung Yen on April 21.
Sam Son sea festival slated for April 21
The 2018 sea festival of Sam Son city of the north central coastal province of Thanh Hoa will take place on April 21, heard a press conference held in the city on April 12.
Ha Long Carnival opens in Quang Ninh
The Ha Long Carnival, a highlight of the Ha Long – Quang Ninh tourism week 2019, opened in Bai Chay and Hon Gai tourism area in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 28.
Tam Chuc Pagoda – Ancient beauty amidst majestic scenery
Covering 5,100 ha, Tam Chuc complex is a perfect combination of ancient beauty and the mighty of the immense mountain.
