HA LONG, Vietnam — May 20, 2025 — In a celebration that seamlessly blended romance, sustainability, and cultural pride, Vietnam’s first large-scale vegan wedding captivated hearts across the nation and beyond. Held on the idyllic Reu Island, nestled within Ha Long Bay, the wedding of renowned Vietnamese music icon Ho Quynh Huong and vegan entrepreneur Hoang Cong Thanh made history for both its message and its meaning.
A Love Story Born from Shared Values
The couple’s story began five years ago, unified by their mutual commitment to green living and compassionate values. Ho Quynh Huong, adored throughout Vietnam for her powerful voice and serene public presence, has long advocated for sustainable and ethical living. Her partner, Hoang Cong Thanh, is the founder of Loving Vegan Food, a trailblazing name in Vietnam’s plant-based culinary scene. A devoted vegan for more than 20 years, Thanh’s life work has revolved around healing the planet through food.
Their wedding was more than a ceremony—it was a manifesto of love, ethics, and environmental consciousness, serving as a remarkable example of how personal milestones can reflect broader values.
A Tribute to Their Roots and Mother Earth
Born and raised in Ha Long, both bride and groom felt a deep spiritual connection to their hometown. Hosting their wedding in the World Natural Heritage site of Ha Long Bay was a deliberate act of honoring the land that shaped them. Reu Island, also known as the “Island of Love,” provided a breathtaking backdrop for a wedding that was intimate, emotional, and deeply connected to nature.
“Ha Long gave us our beginning. It’s only right that we return here to begin the next chapter of our journey together,” said the couple in a joint statement.
A Plant-Based Culinary Celebration
The wedding hosted 150 guests, each of whom was treated to a thoughtfully curated plant-based menu that reflected Vietnamese heritage with a modern, ethical twist. Crafted entirely from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, the feast was a harmonious blend of traditional Vietnamese flavors and contemporary vegan cuisine.
Every dish on the menu was personally selected by Ho Quynh Huong, bearing messages of gratitude, family values, and reverence for life. The event also highlighted the culinary talents nurtured by Loving Vegan Food, further proving that sustainability and elegance can co-exist at the highest level of hospitality.
Global Recognition and Symbolic Impact
The unique and groundbreaking nature of the ceremony sparked a media buzz both locally and internationally. Photos and videos of the event quickly went viral, showcasing stunning images of the eco-conscious ceremony set against the emerald waters and limestone cliffs of Ha Long Bay.
News outlets lauded the wedding as an inspirational milestone in Vietnam’s journey toward sustainability and ethical living. In a country where plant-based lifestyles are just beginning to gain mainstream traction, the couple’s decision to host a fully vegan wedding has opened the door for wider conversations about mindful consumption, tradition, and the future of celebration.
A Movement, Not Just a Moment
More than a wedding, this event has become a cultural statement. It reflects the rise of a new generation in Vietnam—one that balances modernity with tradition, luxury with responsibility, and love with planetary care.
The couple hopes that their story will inspire others to reimagine how we celebrate life’s most important moments. Whether through weddings, festivals, or family gatherings, the idea is clear: joy does not need to come at the cost of the Earth.
“This is the beginning of something bigger than ourselves,” said Hoang Cong Thanh.
“We hope our love story can be a small spark in a growing movement of conscious living in Vietnam and around the world.”
About the Couple
Ho Quynh Huong: An iconic Vietnamese singer with a decades-long career marked by artistic excellence and a gentle activism for sustainability, animal welfare, and mindfulness.
Hoang Cong Thanh: A pioneer in the vegan food industry in Vietnam and founder of Loving Vegan Food, a platform and community dedicated to spreading the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle.
With this unforgettable wedding, Vietnam takes its first step into a new kind of celebration—where tradition meets innovation, and where love honors not only two people, but all living beings and the Earth itself.
