Setting a Guinness World Record with 631 Vietnamese sandwiches

On October 25, in Ho Chi Minh City, RMIT University Vietnam in collaboration with social enterprise KOTO officially set a Guinness World Record with the largest “25” model arranged from 600 Vietnamese bread loaves.

The event is part of a series of activities to celebrate RMIT Vietnam's 25th anniversary and raise funds through the Hope Fund, to support disadvantaged youth across the country.

Guinness official judge, Mr. Austin Johnson, directly checked and confirmed the record at the event. Photo: Organizing Committee

The record-breaking initiative took place at the South Saigon campus, bringing together over 1,000 guests, including Ms. Sarah Hooper, Consul General of Australia in Ho Chi Minh City; representatives from Guinness World Records; and businesses and the student community.

Ms. Jodie Altan, Deputy General Director for External Relations at RMIT University Vietnam, emphasized: “Banh mi brings the story of Vietnam to the world, a story of creativity, resilience, and connection. Together with KOTO, we are holding this Guinness World Record attempt to celebrate how culture and education have the power to create lasting change.”

Guinness World Record for creating the number 25 from 600 Vietnamese bread loaves was set. Photo: Organizing Committee

To set a Guinness World Record of 631 loaves of bread, about 400 volunteers participated in the preparation process, from baking, filling to wrapping and displaying. After the record was set, all the bread was given away for free to attendees, creating a festive atmosphere and sense of community.

Founded in 1999, KOTO (Know One, Teach One) is the first legally recognized social enterprise in Vietnam, with the mission of breaking the vicious cycle of poverty through vocational training and life skills. After 25 years, KOTO has helped more than 1,700 disadvantaged youth change their lives, with 100% of students finding jobs after graduation.

As of October 25, the event had raised $21,000 (about VND552 million), which will be used to build Dream School - KOTO's education project providing free hospitality and life skills training to disadvantaged youth.

The event not only set a world record but also demonstrated the power of cooperation, education, and sharing, contributing to the spread of humanitarian values ​​within the Vietnamese community.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/xac-lap-ky-luc-guinness-the-gioi-tu-631-o-banh-mi-viet-20251021162541285.htm