Not just a culinary product, each chocolate ball he makes also carries the quintessence of Vietnamese culture, helping popularize the image of Vietnam among international friends.
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Victor Ceano Savall talks about his passion. |
Born into a family whose five generations have engaged in candy production in Spain, Victor Ceano Savall soon nurtured his passion for chocolate.
In 2013, during a trip with his family to Vietnam, he was captivated by the natural beauty, the friendliness of the people and the unique cultural values of the S-shaped country.
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The cultural features of Hoi An (Quang Nam) are recaptured in chocolate balls made by Savall. |
“I first visited Vietnam when I was six. Since then, my family has returned here every summer. These experiences inspired me to decide to start-up my family's business in Da Nang,” he said.
His love for Vietnam has motivated him to stay long-term and create special chocolate balls imbued with Vietnamese culture.
The success of “Chocolate Corner by Savall” comes from not only his talent, but also the harmonious combination of his family secrets and pure Vietnamese ingredients.
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The chocolate balls with delicate patterns, bearing the mark of art and traditional flavor. |
Flavors such as green tea, black pepper, passion fruit were researched and put into the product himself, creating a unique mark. This is the creativity, the way he honors Vietnamese specialties through chocolate.
“I want each candy to not only bring a special flavor, but also tell a unique story about Vietnamese culture and people,” Savall said.
To produce products of the highest quality, Savall has constantly learnt, participated in specialized training courses, and approached leading experts in chocolate processing. He himself selects the ingredients and carefully studies the production process to ensure that each product meets sophisticated standards and bears a strong personal mark.
Alongside flavor, Savall has also shaped Vietnam's famous landscapes in each chocolate ball. My Khe beach, Dragon Bridge, Hoi An old quarter, majestic Ha Long Bay, all are vividly recaptured, contributing to promoting Vietnamese tourism and culture to international visitors.
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The display space is the combination of the quintessence of cuisine and cultural identity. |
Savall’s shop also has a strong Vietnamese style. The shop interior is inspired by famous landmarks, is the harmonious combination of the tradition and the modernity, forming a familiar and special space for diners.
Savall said that he really likes Da Nang, a city in which sea and mountains combine harmoniously, creating an ideal living space. “That's why I decided to stay and develop my career here,” said he.
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Savall's chocolate lantern collection |
With creativity and passion, Savall has affirmed his talent in chocolate processing, spreading love and pride for Vietnam. The chocolate products he made are both sweet gifts and a cultural bridge that help the world better understand the beauty of Vietnam and its people.
His perseverance and constant creativity has brought about successes in processing field, and also demonstrated this Spanish businessman’s spirit of cooperation and sustainable development with Vietnam.
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Savall introduces and serves chocolate to customers. |
The chocolate balls bearing the mark of Vietnamese culture and cuisine, attractive to international visitors, have contributed to promoting the creative food industry in Vietnam. Savall has turned his own passion into an inspiring business story in which the quintessence of two cultures interacts, blends, and develops together.
Translated by Mai Huong