Giant logo made from shrimp-and-pork coconut-heart salad sets Vietnamese record

A giant logo assembled from bowls of shrimp-and-pork coconut-heart salad has earned a Vietnamese record in Vinh Long, turning a familiar southern dish into a large-scale culinary artwork.

The model measured about 6 meters by 5.36 meters, covering 32.16 square meters. Organizers arranged the bowls to form a coconut tree, a sail, waves and the words “Cannes Hotel.” The Vietnam Records Organization recognized it as the largest model in Vietnam created from food.

The work was produced by the Loc An Phat Co. branch and Cannes Hotel as part of the “Essence of Coconut Land Cuisine” program in Phu Tan Ward during the September 2 National Day holiday. Organizers chose coconut-heart salad because it is a familiar southern dish linked to coconut trees and local cultural life.

After the artwork was completed and assessed, the salad was served to delegates, residents and visitors. The organizers said the move helped use the food after the event and reduce waste. Representatives of the Vietnam Records Organization presented the implementing unit with a certificate, decision and record badge.

The program featured 40 stalls and 10 street-food vendors run by businesses, household traders, artisans and chefs. Held in a cashless format with a rustic local character, it showcased traditional dishes and regional products. More than 7,000 people attended over three days. During the National Day holiday, Vinh Long recorded an estimated 197,327 tourist arrivals, including about 13,981 international visitors, with tourism revenue exceeding 199 billion dong.