(Fatherland) - For domestic and foreign tourists, Hue cuisine has a special appeal. In fact, many tourists choose Hue as a tourist destination also because of the need to explore and enjoy the cuisine of this locality.
Land of convergence of elites
In 2023, the Taste Atlas website, which specializes in world-famous cuisine, ranked Hue city 28th out of 100 cities with delicious dishes in the world. Hue cuisine was rated 4.56/5 points by international experts and diners. The most famous dishes mentioned include: beef noodle soup, tapioca dumplings, mussel rice, grilled spring rolls, sweet soup, nam cake, phu the cake, sour shrimp...
Culinary artist Ton Nu Thi Ha commented that Hue is a land of "gathering" and "radiating" culinary quintessence. There are many factors that create the characteristics and value of Hue cuisine. These are natural conditions, terrain, and rich ecological landscape. In addition, Hue used to be the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty. Since the time of the capital, specialties from many regions and talented chefs from North to South have converged in Hue. This land is also the Buddhist capital of Dang Trong, so it also has a diverse and unique system of vegetarian dishes.
In general, Hue cuisine focuses on three main types: royal cuisine, folk cuisine and vegetarian cuisine. Of the more than 3,000 dishes of the whole country, Hue accounts for more than half with about 1,700 dishes. Not only outstanding in quantity and unique in quality, Hue cuisine also includes the art of preparation, space and means of expression, social and ceremonial nature in eating of Hue people... Hue people come to cuisine not in a simple biological sense, but enjoy it with their sense of smell, sight and even... hearing. That has contributed to creating a unique culinary brand for Hue.
Raising the status of Hue cuisine
In recent times, Hue has taken strategic measures to consolidate its title and affirm the professionalism of Hue cuisine through the implementation of the project "Hue - Culinary Capital". If it joins UCCN, Hue will open up opportunities to approach, cooperate and share with other creative cities in culinary. In particular, it can own brand leverage to promote and exploit the potential in this field.
According to Dr. Nguyen Thi Tam Hanh, Director of the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts in Hue, when participating in the UCCN culinary network, each city has its own advantages, owns unique culinary values as well as methods and plans to promote efficiency. Hue can learn lessons from these cities.
Specifically, localities need to consider cuisine as an important driving force for economic development. It is necessary to select the most unique elements among culinary heritage to build a brand. Building a culinary brand is building a brand for the city. Strengthening promotion, building a brand for the city and seeking cooperation opportunities can be implemented through culinary festivals. In addition, it is also necessary to focus on education and training in the culinary field. Focus on preserving traditional local cuisine. Promote initiatives for the sustainable development of local cuisine based on the community and for the community.
From there, Dr. Nguyen Thi Tam Hanh believes that building Hue into a culinary creative city is necessary and the criteria of UCCN as well as the experience of the cities participating in the network are important foundations to help Hue city exploit its unique and rich culinary heritage effectively, optimally and sustainably.
According to the plan, the Department of Culture and Sports is the standing agency, assigned to coordinate with relevant units to develop the dossier according to regulations, ensuring quality, and the roadmap will be submitted to UNESCO in 2025. The successful implementation of this project will help Hue open up many opportunities to develop the local cultural industry.
And recently, the National Assembly passed a Resolution on the establishment of Hue City under the Central Government from January 1, 2025. This is a historic event, making Hue City the first cultural heritage city of Vietnam. This not only builds a culturally strong city but also creates development momentum for the whole region and the country. Therefore, Hue becoming a creative culinary city will contribute to affirming and enhancing the value of the brand "Hue - Culinary Capital", enhancing the local position on the world culinary map. This is also the basis for Hue communities to research and build production and business models of services associated with the dynamic and creative culinary heritage of Hue people, promoting sustainable economic and tourism development, contributing to promoting the image of Vietnam's first cultural heritage city to the world.
Source: https://toquoc.vn/hue-kinh-do-am-thuc-viet-nam-20250126091127989.htm
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