XI Week of Italian Cuisine In the World – Promoted by the Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City
Italian Gastronomy Takes Centre Stage in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat and Vung Tau
The Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City presents the 11th Week of Italian Cuisine, featuring a programme of culinary events, wine tastings, chef demonstrations and restaurant initiatives across Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat and Vung Tau, running from 14 to 20 November, with selected initiatives continuing until 15 December 2026.
Launched in 2016 by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the annual Week of Italian Cuisine in the World promotes Italian food culture, regional culinary traditions and the principles of the Mediterranean diet.
The 2026 edition entitled “Italian Cooking, UNESCO Heritage: Territories and Value Chains of Excellence”, follows the recognition of Italian cuisine as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. It highlights the links between culinary traditions, local communities, agricultural biodiversity and the quality of regional food products.
The programme is organised by the Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (ICHAM), restaurants, chefs and Italian and Vietnamese business partners. Events will showcase the diversity of Italy’s regional cuisines, wines and food products, as well as initiatives exploring the relationship between Italian gastronomy, design and Vietnamese culinary traditions.
The programme was presented to Vietnamese media on 10 November 2026, during A Foretaste of the 2026 Week of Italian Cuisine in HCMC, a tasting lunch featuring a menu designed by Italian chef Luca Cappellato and hosted by the Consul General of Italy, Alessandra Tognonato.
The press release is attached with the event schedule.
