The opening ceremony of the first Banh mi Festival. (Photo: hcmcpv.org.vn) |
The event organized by the HCMC Tourism Association in collaboration with the HCMC Tourism Department will run until April 2.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ms. Nguyen Thi Khanh, Chairwoman of the HCMC Tourism Association, highlighted the festival's aim to acknowledge the significance of banh mi to the country's cuisine and to promote its value among local residents and international friends.
The festival features 120 booths, with the participation of restaurants, banh mi shops, and leading suppliers from HCMC and other parts of the country.