Dak Lak coffee growing and processing knowledge is a national heritage.

(CLO) Through the development process, knowledge of growing and processing coffee in Dak Lak has been continuously inherited and innovated over time.

On March 6, news from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dak Lak province said that the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has just issued a Decision to announce the List of National Intangible Cultural Heritage, including "Knowledge of growing and processing coffee in Dak Lak".

According to Mr. Lai Duc Dai, Deputy Director of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dak Lak province, the recognition of Dak Lak's coffee growing and processing knowledge as a national intangible cultural heritage not only recognizes traditional values ​​but also opens up opportunities to develop eco-tourism, culture and agriculture for the province, contributing to further expanding the promotion of Dak Lak coffee in the international arena.

Dak Lak is considered the coffee capital of Vietnam because of its largest area and output in the country. Photo: Dak Lak Newspaper

Coffee growing and processing knowledge is recognized in almost all districts in Dak Lak province; mainly concentrated in Buon Ma Thuot city and districts of Cu M'gar, Krong Pac, Ea H'leo, Cu Kuin, and Buon Ho town.

The cultural subjects of “Knowledge of growing and processing coffee” are individuals and families who hold the knowledge of growing and processing this plant, which has been passed down through generations. Most of the indigenous people such as Ede, M'nong and immigrants from other places have come here to live and grow coffee since the 1950s. Through the development process, knowledge of growing and processing coffee has been continuously inherited and innovated over time.

Mr. Lai Duc Dai said that in the coming time, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dak Lak province will have a plan to encourage functional agencies, local organizations and the agricultural business community to strengthen research and dissemination of cultural values ​​associated with the coffee production process, in order to protect and promote the value of this heritage.

Dak Lak is considered the coffee capital of Vietnam because of its largest area and output in the country. With a current area of ​​212,106 hectares and an output of over 535,672 tons/year, coffee trees not only have economic and social significance but also have great significance for the culture and tourism of Dak Lak province. The process of developing the coffee industry combined with the development of eco-tourism and on-site culture has attracted more and more tourists to Dak Lak.

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Source: https://www.congluan.vn/tri-thuc-trong-va-che-bien-ca-phe-dak-lak-la-di-san-van-hoa-quoc-gia-post337401.html