Prepare 100 of the largest ceremonial trays to offer to Prince Lang Liêu - the patron saint of Vietnamese cuisine.

Over two days, May 6-7 (corresponding to the 10th day of the 4th lunar month), at Duu Lau communal house in Duu Lau ward (Viet Tri city, Phu Tho province), approximately 500 artisans and chefs from various associations and branches of the Vietnam Chefs Association are expected to prepare 100 elaborate offerings of banh chung and banh giay (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes) to present to Prince Lang Lieu – considered the patron saint of Vietnamese cuisine.

This activity aims to honor traditional cultural values, preserve and promote the value of intangible cultural heritage and the Hung Kings worship tradition; educate about patriotism, express deep gratitude to the Hung Kings and ancestors who contributed to building and defending the nation, honor the merits of our forefathers, and promote the diligent and creative spirit of the local people.

The offerings were elaborately presented to Prince Lang Liêu.

During the program, artisans will also introduce characteristic cuisines representing various provinces and cities, displayed on a map of Vietnamese cuisine. There will also be art performances by local people, including folk songs, folk dances, and especially Xoan singing – a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.

Through activities commemorating the contributions of Prince Lang Liêu and exploring traditional culture and the Hung Kings worshiping beliefs, the ceremony of preparing offerings to ancestors dating back to the Hung Kings era is recreated. This is an opportunity for domestic and international tourists to experience traditional culinary culture, helping them better understand the history and unique characteristics of Phu Tho in particular and the whole country in general.

This event was organized by the People's Committee of Duu Lau Ward, Viet Tri City, in coordination with Masan Consumer Joint Stock Company, the Vietnam Chefs Association, and other agencies and units of the ward.

Anh Tú

Source: https://baophutho.vn/chuan-bi-100-mam-le-lon-nhat-dang-len-hoang-tu-lang-lieu-to-nghe-dau-bep-viet-nam-231992.htm