Vietnam’s 2nd annual Banh Mi Festival expects 100,000 attendees
By Ryan General
10 days ago
Vietnam’s tourism agency is expecting 100,000 attendees at its second annual festival celebrating the iconic banh mi.
Key points:
- This year’s Vietnam Banh Mi Festival is set to take place on May 17-19 at Le Van Tam Park in Saigon’s District 1.
- It will feature a wide variety of banh mi sandwiches from different vendors.
- Organizers hope to push Vietnamese banh mi to the forefront of the world’s best sandwiches.
- The inaugural festival last year drew a crowd of 100,000 people, and this year’s organizers are eyeing a similar turnout.
About banh mi:
- Banh mi is a baguette sandwich filled with a blend of ingredients that may vary from regions. It typically includes savory elements like pate and cold cuts, along with pickled vegetables, herbs and chili sauce.
- The term “banh mi” was recently added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
- Taste Atlas users recently ranked Vietnamese banh mi first on its list of the world’s 100 best sandwiches.
The details:
- Organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association, this year’s festival is expected to attract around 100,000 visitors.
- The festival will feature 150 booths showcasing renowned banh mi brands (some over 50 years old), restaurants, bakeries and suppliers.
- During the event, visitors can learn about the dish’s history, attend seminars and participate in cultural activities.
- Highlights include a dragon-shaped banh mi welcome gate, a side dish cooking event and a giant banh mi model with over 150 fillings.
Tangent:
- Australia recently held its first-ever Banh Mi Festival on March 30.
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