Sitting off Thailand’s eastern coast in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui in Surat Thani province has been attractive to visitors not only for its bone-white sandy beaches, fabulous resorts, and energetic beach towns and villages, but also for various cooking classes.
The Hanoi Culinary Space, held recently in Vietnam’s capital, was a venue for residents and visitors to enjoy traditional and modern food prepared by artisans and outstanding chefs who have been honoured at culinary events.
The Five Continents Food Festival took place from May 11-14 in Ho Chi Minh City with the aim of promoting local and global cuisine and offered guests the opportunity to experience the culinary cultures of many different continents.
Vietnamese banh mi, which has been ranked seventh in the world’s top 50 best street foods, is a familiar dish appealing to diners with its beautiful blend of Western and Vietnamese flavours.
The Organisation of Vietnam Records (VietKings) handed over a certificate on November 22 recognising a cooking contest as having the largest number of dishes from 13 Mekong Delta cities and provinces.
The Vietnamese community in Slovakia introduced the unique culture, tourism potential and gastronomy of Vietnam at the recent Asian Weekend 2019 in the host country.
A gastronomy festival in the northern central province of Nghe An has set Vietnam record for its introduction of the highest number of eel – based dishes.
The embassies of Bulgaria and Italy hosted a conference to introduce two European capitals of culture, Plovdiv in Bulgaria and Matera in Italy on March 29.
A diverse range of activities are being held in the southern largest hub of Ho Chi Minh City in celebration of the traditional Lunar New Year 2019, which is approaching very near.
A Vietnamese student in Australia has launched a YouTube channel named Vuong Anh’s Cooking Journey to introduce Vietnam’s tourist spots and dishes from many regions.
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue is appealing for more financial resources to organise the 10th Hue Festival, which is scheduled to take place from April 27 to May 2.
Hanoi is listed among world’s top cities for food, which is considered as one of its strength for socio-economic development. However, reality shows the city has yet fully tapped the potential.
A Peruvian gastronomy week will provide visitors with useful information and the best experience about the culture of the South American country when it takes place in Hanoi from September 21-27.
Gastronomy has proved itself to be Vietnam’s most active cultural “emissary” in the Czech Republic, as illustrated at Vietnam’s cultural festival in Prague on September 4.
