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30th Consular Club International Charity Bazaar returns to Ho Chi Minh City this October
12 October 2026 · For immediate release
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – A day of international food, shopping, entertainment and community spirit — all supporting vulnerable communities across Southern Vietnam
The Consular Club of Ho Chi Minh City is inviting the public to come together for its International Charity Bazaar, taking place on Saturday 31 October 2026, from 9:00am to 4:30pm at The British International School, 246, Nguyễn Văn Hưởng, Thảo Điền.
One of Ho Chi Minh City's much-loved annual international community events, the Bazaar brings together food, culture, shopping and entertainment from around the world — while raising vital funds to support charities working with vulnerable communities across Southern Vietnam.
Now in its 30th edition, the Bazaar has grown into the Consular Club's biggest fundraiser of the year. Since the first Bazaar in 1994, the Consular Club has raised and distributed more than 32 billion VND to over 170 charitable causes across Southern Vietnam, supporting organisations working to improve the lives of people and communities in need.
Last year's Bazaar attracted more than 2,000 visitors, who explored 104 stalls representing an exciting mix of international food, products, crafts, fashion and more.
This year's event promises another vibrant day for the whole family, with international food and drink, shopping, cultural performances, children's entertainment, games and prize draws, providing plenty of reasons to spend the day exploring, eating, shopping and enjoying the atmosphere.
“The International Charity Bazaar is one of the most important events on the Consular Club's calendar because it brings our international community together around something that truly matters — giving back,” says Margo Aluwihare, President of the Consular Club. “For many years the Bazaar has shown what can happen when people, businesses and communities come together. Whether you come to discover new foods, find something special to buy, enjoy the entertainment with your family, or simply spend a great day with friends, every ticket and every purchase helps us support vulnerable communities across Southern Vietnam. We hope to see even more people join us this year and help make our 30th Bazaar our biggest and most successful yet.”
STALLHOLDERS WANTED
The Consular Club is currently inviting businesses, organisations and entrepreneurs to take part as stallholders.
With more than 2,000 visitors attending last year's event, the Bazaar offers stallholders an opportunity to showcase their products and services to a large and diverse international and local audience in a lively, family-friendly environment.
Stalls are suitable for a wide range of offerings, including international food and beverages, fashion, jewellery, crafts, homewares, gifts, specialty products and other goods and services.
The stall fee is VND 4 million, which goes directly to the Consular Club to support its charitable work. Stallholders retain any profits generated from their sales.
Applications are now open, register at forms.gle/TKYudri48h4UauqX6 before 25 October.
COME ALONG — AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
For visitors, entry to the Bazaar is just VND 100,000, with free admission for children under six, tickets can be purchased at https://cticket.vn/event/international-charity-bazaar-2026
About the Consular Club of Ho Chi Minh City
The Consular Club of Ho Chi Minh City is a non-political and non-profit organization comprised of international and Vietnamese representatives affiliated with a Consular mission in Ho Chi Minh City. It has a long-standing commitment to supporting charitable organisations and vulnerable communities across Southern Vietnam. Through fundraising events and charitable initiatives, the Club works to make a practical difference. Since 1994, the Club has contributed more than VND 32 billion to over 170 charitable causes across Southern Vietnam.
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AT A GLANCE
EVENT
30th International Charity Bazaar
DATE
Saturday 31 October 2026, 9 am – 4.30 pm
VENUE
BIS HCMC, Secondary Campus, 246 Nguyễn Văn Hưởng, Thảo Điền, Ho Chi Minh City
ENTRANCE
Gate A
ENTRY
100,000 VND from age 6; children under 6 go free. Tickets on sale now at cticket.vn/event/international-charity-bazaar-2026
REGISTER
Vendors, sponsors and donors can register until Sunday 25 October 2026 at forms.gle/TKYudri48h4UauqX6