The launch ceremony was organised by Go Vap District’s Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee and the Department of Culture and Information and Culture and Sports Centre, in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Culinary Association and Travel Network Joint Stock Company, within the framework of a festival called “Go Vap Food Travel and Street Music - Chao Xuan (Welcoming Spring) 2025”, being held at Go Vap District’s Culture and Sports Centre from January 18 to 19.

The units signed cooperation agreements on the social network Food Travel Vietnam and the "Street Food Music" project.

The launch of this social network marks a big step forward in connecting the food and travel enthusiasts community, creating an opportunity to enhance the position of Vietnam’s tourism on the global tourism map.

It now is available on the website https://foodtravelvietnam.com. This is a platform for travel and food enthusiasts where they can share experiences, search for information about tourist destinations, discover unique dishes, and connect with a community of travel and food lovers.

It will provide users a space to share photos, videos, and articles about trips and delicious meals and support small businesses and tourist destinations, helping them promote their products and services to get closer to customers.

Its outstanding features include discovering tourist destinations and dishes through articles, videos, and reviews from the community; sharing and connecting with people who share the same interests in travel and cuisine; and suggesting tours, restaurants, and speciality eateries that are highly rated by users and experts.

On this occasion, the Organising Committee also presented 150 gifts to families, talented athletes, and workers in especially difficult circumstances in the district.

The organiser recreates a street food stall at the programme.

Within the framework of this series of activities, the Organizing Committee also announced the introduction of the "Street Food Music" project. Combining music and street food, it promises to bring participants great experiences in the taste, sound and atmosphere of food festivals.

It will organise music events and street food fairs in major cities, with Ho Chi Minh City the first location.

It promises to become an attractive destination for those who love vibrant, inspiring spaces and delicious food, helping to promote Vietnam's diverse and unique culinary culture closer to the domestic and international community.

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