The village with nearly 5 centuries of making vermicelli in Hue receives good news

On February 19, the peaceful village of Van Cu (Huong Toan commune, Huong Tra town, Hue city) became more bustling with the ceremony to receive the title of Van Cu vermicelli as a national intangible cultural heritage. The activity took place right at Ba Bun temple, Van Cu village - Nam Thanh, with the participation of many guests, people of Van Cu village and tourists from all over.

The announcement ceremony took place at Ba Bun Temple, Van Cu village.

Ms. Ho Thi Da (62 years old, has been making vermicelli for more than 30 years in Van Cu village) was excited when her ancestor's profession was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. "I am very proud that the village's vermicelli profession has received good news. We, the villagers, are determined to join hands to preserve and promote the value of Van Cu vermicelli village, keeping the core of the traditional profession intact," Ms. Da said.

Van Cu villagers promote the ancient noodle selling profession

Mr. Do Ngoc An, Vice Chairman of Huong Tra Town People's Committee, said that the recognition of Van Cu vermicelli making as a national intangible cultural heritage is not only a tribute to a traditional profession, but also a recognition of the profound cultural values of this land.

According to Mr. An, along with that honor comes a great responsibility, how to make the noodle making profession not only survive, but also develop, adapt to modern life while still preserving traditional values.

There are also displays of ancient vermicelli making tools of Van Cu people.

In the coming time, the People's Committee of Huong Tra Town will promote more synchronous solutions, focusing on both the aspects of preserving cultural heritage and developing production to ensure the goal of sustainable development.

This locality will build an exhibition space about the Van Cu vermicelli making profession right at Ba Bun Temple; at the same time, it will integrate practical activities and systematic teaching to promote the value of intangible cultural heritage along with general policies to encourage and support the development of the profession and craft villages.

The ceremony also combines special culinary activities.

Many delicious dishes made from Van Cu vermicelli

Many tourists come to check-in

The organizers set up miniatures for the festival.

"We have planned to proactively upgrade and renovate the infrastructure, invest in building product display facilities, and preserve the tools used by artisans in the past," said Mr. An.

Van Cu village is nestled on the banks of the Bo River, about 10 km from Hue City, where there are more than 170 households making traditional vermicelli. Van Cu vermicelli has been around for nearly 500 years. This is also the only village in the Central region that holds a ceremony to honor the founder of the craft, Ba Bun, on January 22.

Van Cu village lies peacefully on the banks of the Bo River.

Van Cu vermicelli is famous because during the production process, the vermicelli maker does not use any additives except for raw salt to soak, wash rice, and nourish the flour to clean impurities, disinfect, and remove acidity. Thanks to that, Van Cu vermicelli has its own unique characteristics: smooth, clear white fibers, shiny surface, not sour when eaten but fragrant with the smell of flour, not crumbly but not too tough.

Bun Van Cu

Since ancient times, making Van Cu vermicelli has not only been a way of earning a living, but also a unique cultural feature of the people here. Each vermicelli strand is not only a product of rice, water and the hands of the craftsman, but also the crystallization of many generations preserving the ancestral profession. They do not only make vermicelli to sell, but also do it with pride and respect for the traditional profession of their ancestors.

Local leaders receive the announcement of certification of Van Cu vermicelli making village as a national intangible cultural heritage.

The craft of making vermicelli is not simply a food production, but also a part of the soul, the memory, the cultural identity of the Van Cu people. Thanks to its unique features, the craft of making vermicelli in Van Cu village has been recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national intangible cultural heritage.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ngoi-lang-co-gan-5-the-ky-lam-bun-o-hue-don-tin-vui-185250219121138209.htm