Vietnam Pho Festival 2023 - Vietnam Pho Festival 2023 goes abroad, and has chosen Japan as its first destination. The friendly relationship between the two countries is further deepened with the launch of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association at Tuoi Tre newspaper.
Mr. Masuo Ono - Consul General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City and Mr. Tran Xuan Toan, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Tuoi Tre Newspaper (right cover), Mr. Vo Hung Thuat, Director of Tuoi Tre Newspaper Media Service Center (middle) - Photo: PHUONG QUYEN
After 7 years of organization, for the first time Pho Day 12-12 will be held in Tokyo, Japan with the program Vietnam Pho Festival 2023 - Vietnam Pho Festival 2023 taking place on October 7 and 8, 2023.
Right before the official announcement of the Vietnam Pho Festival, the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City announced the decision to establish a branch of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association at Tuoi Tre newspaper, marking a deeper highlight in the Vietnam - Japan relationship.
Representative of Tuoi Tre Newspaper received the decision to establish the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association - Photo: PHUONG QUYEN
The Executive Board of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association was launched on this occasion.
Mr. Le The Chu, editor-in-chief of Tuoi Tre newspaper, said that over the years, he has witnessed many activities demonstrating the closeness and increasingly good relationship between Vietnam and Japan. The event is an effort to further connect and foster the increasingly sustainable and profound Vietnam-Japan relationship.
Mr. Le The Chu, editor-in-chief of Tuoi Tre newspaper, said that over the years, he has witnessed many activities demonstrating the increasingly close relationship and good relations between Vietnam and Japan - Photo: DUYEN PHAN
Speaking at the launching ceremony of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association, Mr. Masuo Ono - Consul General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City, congratulated Tuoi Tre newspaper on establishing the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association.
The Consul General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City assessed Tuoi Tre newspaper as a highly trustworthy media agency, with many articles on economic, cultural and foreign relations between Japan and Vietnam.
The establishment of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association at Tuoi Tre newspaper is of great significance in further enhancing mutual understanding and exchange between the people of the two countries.
Mr. Masuo Ono - Consul General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City, congratulated Tuoi Tre newspaper on establishing the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association - Photo: DUYEN PHAN
"The relationship between the two countries is developing very well, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan, the main theme between the two countries is looking towards the future. It is the younger generation that will be responsible for developing this relationship in the future.
And Tuoi Tre newspaper has great power to disseminate information to young people, I believe that the newspaper will continue to play an important role in deepening mutual understanding and friendship between the youth of the two countries."
Regarding the Vietnam Pho Festival program held abroad and choosing Japan as the first destination, Mr. Ono shared that pho is a dish that many Japanese people love, so he believes that many people will come to participate in the Vietnam Pho Festival event. This is also a place where people exchange culture through pho.
Mr. Tran Xuan Toan - Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Tuoi Tre Newspaper, Head of the Organizing Committee of Vietnam Pho Festival 2023 - speaking - Photo: PHUONG QUYEN
Mr. Tran Xuan Toan said that in the role of a media agency, Tuoi Tre newspaper understands that the Vietnam - Japan relationship needs to be further nurtured - Photo: DUYEN PHAN
Speaking after the launch of the association, Mr. Tran Xuan Toan, deputy editor-in-chief of Tuoi Tre newspaper, said that as a media agency, the newspaper understands that the Vietnam-Japan relationship needs to be further nurtured. In recent times, economic and investment activities between the two countries have grown strongly.
There are currently about 480,000 Vietnamese people living in Japan, and in return, the Japanese also choose Vietnam as the second largest foreign investment destination in the world.
Deepening relations between Vietnam and Japan
With many similarities like that, Tuoi Tre newspaper announced that the Vietnamese Pho Festival in Japan will be held on October 7 and 8, at Yoyogi Park, Keyaki Namiki, Tokyo (Japan).
This is an activity to introduce and promote Vietnamese culinary culture to the world, especially pho.
Vietnam Pho Festival 2023 with the message "Delicious flavors: Enjoy & explore Vietnamese culinary culture" marks an important step forward when the Pho Day 12-12 event enters its 7th year.
This event will bring pho, Vietnam's national dish, to international friends and overseas Vietnamese.
This is also a practical activity in response to the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan.
Mr. Vo Hung Thuat - Director of Tuoi Tre Newspaper Media Service Center, introduces the Vietnam Pho Festival 2023 program that will take place in Japan - Photo: DUYEN PHAN
The Organizing Committee answers reporters' questions related to the post-production of the Vietnam Pho Festival program - Photo: DUYEN PHAN
Ms. Thanh Loan, representative of Pho Thin brand, shares her experience when bringing Pho abroad - Photo: DUYEN PHAN
Ms. Huynh Ngoc Van - Permanent Vice President of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: DUYEN PHAN
Mr. Nguyen Tien Dat - Director of Sales and Marketing of Saigontourist Group - Photo: PHUONG QUYEN
Vietnam Pho Festival 2023 is co-organized by Tuoi Tre newspaper and Saigon Tourism Corporation, with the participation of chefs, golden star anise from years such as: Nguyen Tien Hai, Nguyen Tu Tin, Pham Quang Duy... and chefs of famous pho restaurants: Pho Dau, Ba Ban Pho Hai Thien, Hotel Majestic Saigon, Phu Gia, Pho'S, Sen SASCO, Pho Ta, Binh Tay Food, Thin Bo Ho, Pho VGCC...
The program is supported by the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City, and Japanese friends such as Mr. Aoyagi Yoichiro - member of the House of Representatives, Manichi newspaper.
The program is accompanied by Vietnam Airlines, Suntory Beverage & Food, Simply Food, SASCO, Dai-ichi Life, ALSOK... The reigning Miss Intercontinental Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc is the official ambassador, accompanying and participating in the program's activities.
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