Taste of Australia 2025 Program is taking place from early- March to mid-April 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City. Taste of Australia is an annual celebration by the Australian Government in Vietnam to showcase Australia as an innovative and creative nation. The Program will:
- Bolster the image of Australian produce, products and services as diverse, versatile, healthy and accessible
- Promote Australian culture, cuisine, innovation and technology
- Encourage Vietnamese consumers to purchase Australian produce and products locally
- Enhance people-to-people links between the two countries
The Taste of Australia involves a number of activities including:
- “Taste of Australia Journey”- Restaurant Promotion from 13 March - 6 April: A three-week promotion of Australian produce and culinary culture involving a range of restaurants, hotels, and food and beverage chains in Ho Chi Minh City. Participating businesses have identified dishes using Australian produce, and a competition offering prizes to consumers is being promoted by the Australian Consulate-General to encourage consumers to try these dishes.
A list of participating businesses can be found at Taste of Australia Facebook fan page at https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Y26vAtZHJ/
- Taste of Australia Expo on 12 April at the Reverie Saigon Hotel: An Expo to promote Australian food and wine, education, and other products and services. This event targets Ho Chi Minh City’s residents with an interest in premium Australian products and services. There are approximately 30 businesses exhibiting at the event. The Expo will run from 10:00-16:00 hours and entrance is free. Music performances, kids’ games, and a program of product and other presentations will be held on stage as part of the Expo.
- A cooking Competition on 12 April: Students of local vocational schools will participate in a “MasterChef“- style competition judged by a panel of chefs and others from the culinary sector. Contestants will use Australian produce. The winners will be awarded with training and internship opportunities at high-end hotels and restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Wine Tasting Seminars on 12 April.
- Taste of Australia Gala on 12 April: Taste of Australia 2025 will conclude with a Gala event involving hospitality partners, sponsors, retailers, senior business and government representatives and the media. Winners of our consumer competition, as well as the cooking contest will also attend.
Taste Of Australia 2024
Join us for a festival of food, beverages, culture, music and lifestyle from the Land Down Under! 🦘
Taste of Australia will take over Le Van Tam Park on 11 and 12 May, with performances, kids’ activities (Bouncy castle! Bumper Balls! And Face-painting!), and some of Australia’s best produce on offer.
Australian-Vietnamese chef Tommy Pham will be on hand to demonstrate zero-waste cooking, and our special guests from Queensland’s Tribal Experiences will share their unique and ancient culture through dance.
Visitors will also have a chance to learn more about studying in Australia.
- Sat and Sun 11-12 May 2024
- 10 AM – 10 PM
- Le Van Tam Park, District 1 (Hai Ba Trung Street entrance)
- FREE ENTRY
Taste of Australia 2024 kicks of at 10am on Saturday 11 May. The entertainment program will start at 5.30pm.
Stay tuned for more event updates on https://www.facebook.com/tasteofaustralia.vn.
Registrations Open For ANZAC Day 2024 Dawn Services
The Australian and New Zealand Embassies in Hanoi and the Consulates-General in Ho Chi Minh City will jointly commemorate ANZAC Day 2024 with dawn services. The dawn services will be followed by light refreshments. Australian and New Zealand passport holders and their families can now register via the links below. Please make sure to register using the link for the city (Hanoi or HCMC) in which you wish to join.
IMPORTANT: Spaces are limited so registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrations will close on Friday 19 April 2024 or earlier if spaces are all filled. All guests, including spouses and children, must be registered in advance. For Hanoi, please provide full details of all guests (full names, nationalities and passport numbers) when registering. All guests will be required to present their passport to gain entry on the day.
Date: ANZAC Day, Thursday 25 April 2024
HANOI
- Time: 4.30am (ceremony will begin at 5.00am)
- Location: Australian Embassy, 8 Dao Tan Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Viet Nam
- For the service in Hanoi, please register here.
HO CHI MINH CITY
- Time: 5am (ceremony will begin at 5.30am)
- Location: British Consulate General, 25 Le Duan Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
- For the service in Ho Chi Minh City, please register here.
Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival
Two Australian movies are now showing at the Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival which is beind held from the 6-13th April 2024. Immerse yourself in the beauty, culture, and captivating stories that Australia has to offer! The two films will have subtitles in Vietnamese.
Screening two Australian films:
"Top End Wedding"
Directed by Wayne Blaire, you will embark on a heartwarming journey across the picturesque landscapes of the Australian outback with "Top End Wedding”, following the adventurous quest of Lauren and her fiancé Ned as they race against the clock to find Lauren's mother, who has gone missing in the Northern Territory, and pull off their dream wedding.
"Storm Boy"
Directed by Shawn Seet, a timeless tale of friendship and adventure with "Storm Boy”, set against the stunning backdrop of South Australia. Based on the beloved Australian classic, this poignant film tells the story of a successful retired businessman named Mike as he relives his childhood and his extraordinary bond with a pelican named Mr. Percival.
Check session times here! See you at the movies!
Australia Day Celebration in Ho Chi Minh City
The Australian Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, together with the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham), hosted the Australia Day community event on Saturday 23 January.
This event took place from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at Jaspas Thao Dien - 15 Tong Huu Dinh, Thao Dien Ward, District 2, HCMC. Entry was VND300,000 per person – children under 12 years of age are free. Entry included an Australian buffet and entertainment, with drinks available for purchase.
In addition to live music, there were dedicated kids’ zone featuring face painting, balloon technician, magician and play area.
Due to COVID-19, the organisers of the event limited entry to a maximum number of 300 people; entry was provided based on check-in of sold or purchased tickets. There were temperature checks and use of hand-sanitizers on arrival.
Men, Masculinities and Gender Equality in Vietnam – Online forum
Gender equality in the workforce is crucial to reinforce Vietnam’s economic dynamism and ensure its future prosperity. A new approach that targets both men and women, and addresses gendered social norms is critical to advancing gender equality in Vietnam.
In support of this new approach, the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City, Investing in Women (IW), the Institute of Social and Development Studies (ISDS) and CARE hosted an online forum on "Men, Masculinities and Gender Equality in Vietnam".
The forum shared notable findings from two recent studies:
- “Men and masculinities in a globalising Vietnam” (ISDS) - the first large-scale study on men and masculinities in Viet Nam conducted with more than 2,500 working age men
- “Investigating gendered social norms affecting women’s economic participation related to recruitment and promotion in Vietnam” (CARE Vietnam)
An interactive panel discussion featured:
- Dr. Tran Tu Van Anh, Senior Lecturer, Open University at Ho Chi Minh city
- Mr Huynh Buu Quang, Chief Country Officer – Deutsche Bank Vietnam
- Ms Le Thi Thanh Lam, Vice General-Director – Saigon Food
- Ms Dang Phuong Anh, Chief Operating Officer – Jupivec.com
Our panellists drew on their own experiences to reflect on actions that organizations could take to overcome the barriers created by gender norms in order to ensure women’s full participation in the workforce.
The event was broadcasted as a webinar via Zoom, on 3 November 2020, Tuesday, 2 – 3:30 PM (GMT+7). Simultaneous Vietnamese-English translation was provided.
Register now to save your spot! https://forms.gle/crMtWYuuzZQ5WUSq9
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Gender Conversations Breakfast Panel Event - 21 October 2020
To mark Vietnam Women’s Day, the Australian-Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City and the Australian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (AusCham) hosted “Gender Conversations 2020: inclusive practices for business success”.
Gender inclusive workplace practices improve business profitability and productivity, increase business ability to retain talent, and encourage creativity and innovation.
Following on from 2019’s Gender Conference, this interactive breakfast panel event explored practical initiatives that promote equal opportunity workplaces.
Panellists Huynh Buu Quang (Chief Country Officer, Deutsche Bank Vietnam), Shuyin Tang (Partner, Patamar Capital) and Trent Smith (Vice President, Platinum Global) shared their experiences of how inclusive gender practices benefit businesses across sectors and organizational levels.
Participants in the last year’s Gender Conferencealso updated attendees on progress their organizations have made since October 2019. The discussion was moderated by Irene Ohler (Co-Founder, Lightpath Leadership)
Taste of Australia
Taste of Australia is the annual celebration of Australian cuisine, culture and lifestyle throughout Vietnam. The Australian Embassy and Consulate-General in Vietnam postponed the 2020 program due to the impact of COVID-19. A revised program schedule in due course.
Taste of Australia 2019 saw 20 official with 84 sponsors and partners held across Vietnam, including community BBQs, a twilight cinema event, gala receptions featuring performances by Australian singer Deni Hines, a NOSH Supperclub Dinner prepared by five leading Australian chefs working in Ho Chi Minh City, a public food and wine show, and the fourth annual Taste of Australia Culinary Competition.
Further information is available at the Taste of Australia Facebook page.
Australia Day Community BBQ
The Australian Consulate-General hosted its fourth Australia Day community event in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday 11 January 2019, showcasing the best Australia has to offer and celebrating Australia in Vietnam.
The event featured interactive sports and games, live entertainment and Aussie food and beverages for the whole family. Entertainment included zorb balls, tug of war and sack races, as well as a slip & slide, cricket, and soccer.
Entry was free of charge, and we were pleased to welcome over 1000 participants. A huge thankyou to all of the partners and sponsors who made the event possible, including our host RMIT Vietnam.
