The annual event aims to introduce and promote Australian food, beverages, cuisine, culture, and the country’s world-class chef training field. For the first time Australian music will also be a focus of the programme.
The musical events include music and wine pairing in Ho Chi Minh City, and the central cities of Da Nang and Hue, with Australian artists and classical pianist Van Anh Nguyen, as well as a performance by singer-songwriter Nick Barkerm, and an appearance by singer Deni Hines.
Mark Coulton, Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment of Australia, said the two nations have elevated the bilateral relationship to the level of a strategic partnership, opening up great opportunities to further develop trade ties.
Meanwhile, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Craig Chittick said the event creates a unique chance for the attendees to enjoy both Australian music and food.
Addressing the event, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem stressed that the Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties have continuously developed and obtained remarkable achievements in different fields from politics, trade, investment, education, defence to development cooperation.
“Taste of Australia” offers a chance for people in the city, and in Vietnam in general, to have interesting experiences with the Australian cultural identity, he said.
