Gala Taste of Australia 2023 showcases Australian food and culture in Ho Chi Minh City
WVR - The Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City hosted the annual Taste of Australia Gala, a celebration of Australia’s world class food and beverages in Vietnam, on 18 May 2023.
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| Mr Vo Van Hoan, Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski and Sarah Hooper, Australian Consul-General. (Source: Australian Embassy in Vietnam) |
This year’s event was particularly special as 2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of Australia-Vietnam relations.
Australia’s Consul-General in Ho Chi Minh City, Ms Sarah Hooper, said: "The 2023 Taste of Australia program showcases the very best of Australian food and beverages. It builds on Australia’s international reputation as a supplier of high quality, safe and sustainable produce".
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 program included a variety of dishes by four leading chefs, coordinated and curated by Australian-Vietnamese celebrity chef and Taste of Australia Ambassador Luke Nguyen. First Nations Australian musician Isaiah Firebrace performed at the event, showcasing the diversity and creativity of modern Australia.
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| Mr Vo Van Hoan, Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and Sarah Hooper, Australian Consul-General. (Source: Australian Embassy in Vietnam) |
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| Australian Vietnamese Chef and Taste of Australian Ambassador Luke Nguyen. (Source: Australian Embassy in Vietnam) |
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| Australian cuisine is warmly welcomed by Vietnamese people. (Source: Australian Embassy in Vietnam) |
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| First Nations musician Isaiah Firebrace performs at the Taste of Australia Gala. (Source: Australian Embassy in Vietnam) |
