ITE HCMC 2025 showcased the most effective of Vietnamese tradition at its gala evening on Wednesday, third September, on the Grand Skylar Ballroom of Thiskyhall Sala within the metropolis’s An Kanh Ward.
Gathering dignitaries, hosted patrons, and media professionals from Vietnam and abroad, the occasion centred on the theme Dong Chày, Tinh Hoa (The Circulate of Quintessence.)
The overarching thematic refers to Ho Chi Minh Metropolis’s location within the southern basin of the Mekong River, witnessing the movement of historical past, cultural evolution, and financial improvement all through the centuries.
Likewise, it additionally refers back to the movement of contemporary info and innovation that has enabled the expansion and present resurgence of the Vietnamese journey and tourism sectors following the pandemic.
The river flows, a metropolis grows
The occasion was graced by Mai Van Chinh, Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, along with Harry Hwang, regional director for South and Southeast Asia of the UN World Tourism Organisation.
Additionally in attendance had been Cambodian minister of tourism Huot Hak and Tourism Authority of Thailand governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool.
Addressing the meeting in his opening remarks, Nguyen Van Duoc, chairman of the Individuals’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh Metropolis, identified how the theme captures the spirit of the dynamic host metropolis and its increasing function within the Vietnamese tourism scene.
Nguyen cited how the town’s strategic location has made it a hub for commerce and studying, and now has the excellence of being one of many world’s most attention-grabbing locations for journey.
A celebration of tradition
Because the gala evening centred solely on Vietnam, the occasion featured quite a lot of methods by which ITE HCMC enabled the nation to place its greatest foot ahead amongst each native and international company.
Previous to the doorways opening for the night, company had been inspired to pattern an intensive vary of handicrafts and edible specialities from varied components of the nation, together with silk portray, incense making, and shell craft.
Likewise, organisers teased company’ appetites for each the night and the expo correct on the next day, 4th September, with conventional sweets, in addition to a banh mi station.
The dinner itself was made up of a number of programs whereby widespread dishes got a up to date spin.
Company had been additionally impressed by means of drones and ground robots for a extra complete protection of the occasion.
Likewise, company loved quite a lot of performances all through the night starting from conventional Vietnamese musical theatre to an orchestral efficiency of basic tunes.
