Vietnam’s tourism agency expects 100,000 people at its second annual festival celebrating the famous banh mi sandwich.
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- This year’s Vietnam Banh Mi Festival will take place take place from May 17-19 at Le Van Tam Park in Saigon’s District 1.
- A wide variety of banh mi sandwiches from different vendors will be featured.
- Organizers aim to promote Vietnamese banh mi as one of the world’s best sandwiches.
- Last year's inaugural festival attracted a crowd of 100,000 people, and this year’s organizers are hoping for a similar turnout.
About banh mi:
- Banh mi is a baguette sandwich filled with various ingredients, including savory elements like pate and cold cuts, as well as pickled vegetables, herbs, and chili sauce.
- The term “banh mi” was recently added to the Mirriam-Webster dictionary.
- Taste Atlas recently ranked Vietnamese banh mi as the number one sandwich in the world. ranked Details:
The festival, organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association, is expected to attract around 100,000 visitors.
- The festival will include 150 booths showcasing well-known banh mi brands, some of which are over 50 years old, as well as restaurants, bakeries, and suppliers.
- During the event, attendees can learn about the dish’s history, attend seminars, and take part in cultural activities.
- The event's highlights include a dragon-shaped banh mi welcome gate, a side dish cooking event, and a giant banh mi model with over 150 fillings.
- Recently, Australia held
Tangent:
- its inaugural Banh Mi Festival on March 30. held Vietnam’s tourism agency is expecting 100,000 people at its second annual festival celebrating the famous banh mi.
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