Taking place on October 25th, the event aims to raise funds through the Hope Foundation to support disadvantaged youth across Vietnam.
The record was set with 631 Vietnamese sandwiches arranged in the shape of the number 25 (Photo: RMIT).
This initiative marks 25 years of the two organizations' contributions to the field of education in Vietnam, while also celebrating Vietnamese culture through the art of banh mi.
Over 1,000 guests witnessed the record-breaking attempt, including Sarah Hooper, the Australian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, the RMIT community, corporate sponsors, and partners. An official judge from the Guinness World Records organization was present and confirmed the record on the spot.
Jodie Altan, Deputy General Director for External Relations at RMIT University Vietnam, said: “Banh mi brings the story of Vietnam to the world – a story of creativity, resilience, and connection. What we are doing has a similar mission: to bring world-class education to Vietnam without losing touch with the people and culture of this land. Together with KOTO, we are undertaking this Guinness World Record attempt to celebrate how culture and education can create lasting change.”
Setting a Guinness World Record is no easy feat, requiring meticulous planning, adherence to stringent international standards, and precise execution down to the smallest detail, from ensuring the structural integrity of the bread model to strict hygiene, safety, and documentation requirements. Months of preparation culminated in a single moment to make history for the Vietnamese bread.
From left to right: Austin Johnson - Guinness World Records, Jimmy Pham (KOTO), Jodie Altan - RMIT University Vietnam (Photo: RMIT).
Austin Johnson, a judge at the Guinness World Records organization, shared: “ Each Guinness record is judged according to clear criteria, including measurability, authenticity, standardization, and originality. In this case, the structure had to be made from bread, precisely shaped like the number 25, and verified by independent experts. In addition, the organizers needed to ensure the entire processing adhered to food safety and hygiene standards, from production to distribution. This effort not only fully met the technical requirements but also demonstrated tight organization and a clear objective for the 25th anniversary celebration.”
“The organizers ensured that all elements met the record-breaking requirements, while also engaging the community in a positive way. This was a well-planned effort, demonstrating professionalism and close cooperation among all participants.”
Hundreds of volunteers worked together to prepare, arrange, and package the bread, transforming this culturally significant food into a symbol of community spirit and humanitarian meaning (Photo: RMIT).
To ensure hygiene and safety, approximately 400 people participated in the bread preparation process. Volunteers filled each loaf individually and packaged them for display. After the record was set, the bread was distributed to event attendees to enjoy on the spot, transforming the anniversary into a meaningful community action to support disadvantaged youth through the Hope Foundation.
Over the past period, the Hope Foundation and KOTO have carried out many activities to support disadvantaged children and teenagers in remote areas facing many difficulties. Among these, the foundation connects ethnic minority and orphaned students from various provinces to learn vocational skills in service, hotel, and restaurant management at KOTO's training center.
Ms. Sarah Hooper, Consul General of Australia in Ho Chi Minh City, attended the record-setting event to celebrate the school's 25th anniversary and supported KOTO's "Dream School" initiative (Photo: RMIT).
Established in 1999, KOTO provides vocational training in the service and tourism industry , as well as comprehensive life skills education. Over the past 25 years, KOTO has contributed to changing the lives of more than 1,700 disadvantaged young people, many of whom are from ethnic minorities and live in remote areas.
Graduates find employment and contribute to the community. After opening its new facility – Dream School – the school aims to train 300 students annually.
At the event, attendees enjoyed music, participated in activities, and witnessed the giant number 25 loaf of bread gradually take shape. This was not only an attempt to set a record but also a testament to the power of collaboration, education, and humanistic spirit.
As of October 25th, the organizers announced that the event had raised US$21,000 (approximately VND 552 million). The fundraising program is still ongoing until the end of November. All of this money will be used to build KOTO's "Dream School" – a pioneering educational project providing free hospitality vocational training and life skills education for disadvantaged youth. This is not just a new school, but a lasting commitment to creating opportunities, confidence, and a bright future for the younger generation.
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giao-duc/rmit-va-koto-xac-lap-ky-luc-guinness-gay-quy-cho-tre-kho-khan-20251028104400609.htm
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