On October 30, 2023, at the Metropole Hanoi Hotel, the Canada Gathering 2023 event - part of the "Canada, Bet It’s extremely good!" campaign - organized by the Embassy of Canada to Vietnam and Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, attracted the participation of many food community founders and content creators from across Vietnam. The event was attended and hosted by Mr. Lawrence MacAulay, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. Shawn Steil.
The event provided an opportunity for content creators in Vietnam to exchange experiences and access valuable and comprehensive information about Canadian food. It also helped foster close relationships between the Government of Canada and Vietnamese consumers.
Influencers took photos with Mr. Shawn Steil, the Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam
Minister MacAulay emphasized the longstanding 50-year diplomatic relationship between Vietnam and Canada. The "Canada, Bet It’s extremely good" campaign demonstrates Canada's permanent presence in the Vietnamese market, showcasing long-term commitment and cooperation between the two countries.
Mr. Lawrence MacAulay, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, along with Chef Hungazit, presented Canadian lobster oat blinis at the event
To kick off the Canada Gathering Event, the Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam extended greetings and gratitude to the guests in attendance at the event. Additionally, he shared Canada's aspirations for the Vietnamese market.
Mr. Shawn Steil, the Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam, delivered remarks at the event
The event was organized in a cozy and warm atmosphere, featuring many engaging activities. One highlight was undoubtedly the cooking workshop led by Chef Hungazit and Ambassador Shawn Steil.
Ambassador Shawn Steil personally presented a dish consisting of a local red rice cracker cone with salad alongside Chef Hungazit and Ms. Phan Anh, the founder of the Yeu Bep community
Guests had the opportunity to personally grill local red rice crackers, one of the specialties of Hai Duong province, Vietnam, then roll them into cone shapes. Inside the cone was a delicious fresh salad made from Canadian seafood, elegantly presented.
The dishes were presented uniquely, with flavors that carried the distinctive essence of Canada, creating memorable and delightful culinary experiences for the guests.
The content creators joyfully captured the memorable moments
Local red rice cracker cones with salad is one of the highlights of the party. The crispy red rice crackers, with a refreshing salad inside, represent a harmonious and unique fusion of Vietnamese and Canadian ingredients.
The Canadian dishes were impressively arranged
Fresh Canadian oysters paired with cucumber spheres
Canadian lobster with oat blinis
The event was held at the Metropole Hanoi Hotel, meticulously prepared and warmly welcoming
The event created a cozy and intimate space among the guests
The Canada Gathering event has concluded successfully, not only bringing forth exceptional culinary experiences but also spreading the values of sustainability and diversity of Canadian food to content creators and influencers in Vietnam, thereby encouraging the sharing of knowledge about quality and sustainable food sources with Vietnamese consumers.
