The event took place recently at a hotel in District 1 (Ho Chi Minh City), in response to the 8th Italian Food Week with the theme "Enjoying Italian Cuisine: Flavors Elevated with Healthy Ingredients," which ran from November 13-19.
The event was attended by the Italian Consul General Enrico Padula and the President of the Ho Chi Minh City Consular Club, Milena Padula, as well as many special guests of the evening.
Italian Consul General Enrico Padula spoke at the event, introducing Italian cuisine and discussing the book "The Illustrated History of Italian Cuisine" by the Italian Culinary Academy.
The "Chefs and Celebrities" dinner concluded this year's Italian Food Week in Vietnam by inviting influential figures in Vietnam and Italian chefs to participate in a cooking show. Dishes were presented and prepared live in front of the guests.
Italian Food Week is an annual event celebrating Italian culture through its culinary heritage, with the participation of Italy's diplomatic network around the world. This initiative combines values such as friendliness and sustainability, which are at the core of Italian culinary culture.
The "Chefs and Celebrities" dinner party is the event that concludes this year's week, inviting influential figures in Vietnam and Italian chefs to participate in a cooking show, introducing some typical Italian dishes to the public, as a way to further promote Italian cuisine in Vietnam.
Under the guidance of the chefs, guests enthusiastically experienced Italian cuisine.
According to Italian Consul General Enrico Padula, Italian cuisine is renowned for its use of seasonal, local ingredients, skillfully prepared using techniques passed down through generations.
This year's Italian Food Week focuses on the connection between food, sport , and health, promoting the Mediterranean diet as not only a crystallization of Italian culture but also a model for a healthy lifestyle.
From Vitello Tonnato, a signature Italian dish featuring veal rump, creamy tuna sauce, and a sprinkle of crispy capers for a perfect combination, to Fregula Sarda Al Ragù Di Pesce and Gambero Rosso (Fregula Sarda pasta served with a seafood stew and red prawns), visually appealing and presented to guests at the party...
According to the Italian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, this is also an opportunity to support the inclusion of Italian cuisine as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, highlighting the cultural values associated with the customs, traditions, and biodiversity of Italian cuisine.
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