Once a dish reserved for the royal court, fresh fig salad with pork and shrimp, known as va tron tom thit, has become a beloved staple at family gatherings and special occasions across central Vietnam.
Vietnamese cuisine has emerged as a significant cultural ambassador, promoting the country and its people on the global stage.
The Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school kicked off the Spring Culinary Fair 2025 in Vientiane on January 3, celebrating the vibrant traditions of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) in an atmosphere bursting with colour, music and the enticing aromas of Vietnamese cuisine.
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy, working in co-ordination with the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, hosted an event on December 12 in Italy to promote Vietnamese culinary culture and tourism.
The Vietnamese cuisine and cultural exchange festival is currently underway in Kuala Lumpur, featuring over 100 food stalls that showcase the culinary delights of Vietnam’s three regions to international and Malaysian friends.
VOV.VN - A truffle exhibition opened with the theme of "Scent of Italy – Il Tartufo" at Casa Italia in Hanoi on November 27, showcasing the charm, secrets, and significance of one of the finest products of Italian cuisine to Vietnamese people.
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel co-operated with the International Women’s Club (IWC) in Israel on November 21 to organise an event aimed at introducing Vietnamese culture and cuisine.
VOV.VN - Vietnamese cuisine, tourist information, and handicraft products were introduced at an annual tea party hosted by the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Vientiane on November 19.
VOV.VN - A number of local cuisines have been listed among the top 76 best Southeast Asian rice dishes, as compiled by international food website TasteAtlas.
VOV.VN - The ninth Week of Italian Cuisine in Vietnam is scheduled to take place in the capital from November 15 to December 8, to introduce Italian culture and history through its extraordinary food to local people and foreign visitors to Hanoi.