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First-ever Mexican Gastronomic Festival to be held in HCM City

The First Mexican Gastronomic Festival will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 15-22, expected to be a magnet to Mexican food lovers and those curious about the North American country’s gastronomy.
First-ever Mexican Gastronomic Festival to be held in HCM City ảnh 1A first-ever Gastronomic Festival of Mexico will be held in HCM City on September 15-22 to celebrate the Independence of Mexico and promote its cuisine. (Photo courtesy of the Embassy of Mexico in Vietnam)
HCM City (VNA) - The First Mexican GastronomicFestival will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 15-22, expected to bea magnet to Mexican food lovers and those curious about the North Americancountry’s gastronomy.

The event will be organised by the Embassy of Mexico in Vietnam and localrestaurants to mark the 213th anniversary of the Independence of Mexicoand savour Mexico’s gastronomy, declared an Intangible World Heritage byUNESCO in 2010.

Six selected Mexican restaurants representing authenticity and diversity,including District Federal, Agave Saigon, Xolo Tequila Bar, Tacos Fuego, GringoTacos y Cantina, and Tippy’s Mexican Food, will take diners through a uniquegastronomic experience.

The festival is also for diners to learn about the country's rich culturalheritage by immersing themselves in a traditional Mexican atmosphere.

The Ambassador of Mexico in Vietnam, Alejandro Negrin, introduced theunprecedented event as an initiative of the Embassy to strengthen bilateralrelations through the passion for food.

"Since Mexican cuisine is a UNESCO World Heritage for its explosion offlavours and traditions, the event is hoped to offer a unique experience to theVietnamese public," Negrin said, adding that it is also a testament to thestrong friendship between the two nations.

“Mexican gastronomy is an amalgamation of flavours, colours, and traditionsthat we are eager to share with the Vietnamese public. Thus, the event promisesto delight the senses and create unforgettable culinary memories.” said VuMinh Anh, Honorary Consul of Mexico in HCM City./.
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