First-ever Norwegian seafood day in Vietnam held in Hanoi

The Norwegian Seafood Council in collaboration with its local partner organised the first-ever Norwegian Seafood Day in Vietnam at Vincom Mega Mall Times City in Hanoi on June 3.
Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken joins a professional chef in processing and cooking top-class Norwegian salmon.
Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken joins a professional chef in processing and cooking top-class Norwegian salmon.

According to Dr. Asbjorn Warvik Rortveit, Norwegian Seafood Council’s Regional Director for Southeast Asia, the festival not only focused on introducing the value of the world-famous "Seafood from Norway" trademark but also aimed to contribute to fostering Vietnam-Norway partnership.

Delegates at the event

Delegates at the event

Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken expressed her hope that the festival will bring the taste of Norway to seafood lovers in Hanoi and across Vietnam in general.

Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken expressed her hope that the festival will bring the taste of Norway to seafood lovers in Hanoi and across Vietnam in general.

Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken joins a professional chef in processing and cooking top-class Norwegian salmon.

Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken joins a professional chef in processing and cooking top-class Norwegian salmon.

The event also included many interesting activities such as the display of Salmon and Brown crabs from Norway, seafood-tasting activities, and lucky gifts for customers.

The event also included many interesting activities such as the display of Salmon and Brown crabs from Norway, seafood-tasting activities, and lucky gifts for customers.

Participants tasted Norwegian salmon at the event.

Participants tasted Norwegian salmon at the event.

Participants invited to taste Norwegian salmon at the event.

Participants invited to taste Norwegian salmon at the event.

Norwegian Ambassador Hilde Solbakken visited and took photos of a booth introducing Norwegian salmon products at a WinMart supermarket.

Norwegian Ambassador Hilde Solbakken visited and took photos of a booth introducing Norwegian salmon products at a WinMart supermarket.