Making Nem Lai Vung becomes a national intangible cultural heritage

The traditional craft of 'Lai Vung Nem making' was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The leaders of Dong Thap Provincial People's Committee held a ceremony to announce the decision of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on recognizing the traditional craft of "Lai Vung Nem making" as a national intangible cultural heritage and awarded certificates of recognition to representatives of Lai Vung Nem making households. Photo: Hoang Vu.

On the afternoon of January 25, at the Lai Vung District Culture and Sports Center, the People's Committee of Dong Thap province held a ceremony to announce the decision of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on recognizing the traditional craft of "Lai Vung Nem making" as a national intangible cultural heritage.

Nem making in Lai Vung district was born around 1960 and is one of the oldest traditional occupations in the locality, from a snack to a famous regional specialty. Photo: Hoang Vu.

Mr. Nguyen Huu Nghia, Chairman of Lai Vung District People's Committee, said that Nem making in Lai Vung district was born around 1960 and is one of the oldest traditional occupations in the locality, from a snack to a famous specialty of a region. The first person to think of and make Lai Vung Nem was Mrs. Nguyen Thi Man (Tu Man) in Tan Khanh Hamlet, Tan Thanh Commune, Duc Thanh District, Sa Dec Province (now Tan Khanh Hamlet, Tan Thanh Commune, Lai Vung District, Dong Thap Province).

Nem is mainly made by Mrs. Tu to worship on death anniversaries and Tet. Local people tried it and found it delicious, unique and could be preserved for a whole week, so many people were interested in learning from Mrs. Tu about making Nem and brought it to Lai Vung market to sell. Initially, Lai Vung Nem was only sold in small quantities in the markets, and was popular with many people, so Nem sold very well. Gradually, it followed the sellers to bus stations, ferry terminals and to all the provinces in the West.

The traditional craft of “Lai Vung Nem Making” has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, which will contribute to promoting the responsibility of preserving and promoting the heritage to serve socio-economic development. Photo: Hoang Vu.

Over 60 years of formation and development, Lai Vung spring roll makers have both preserved traditional features and constantly improved and developed to adapt to the needs of customers in all regions of the country...

Nem Lai Vung, when cooked, will satisfy diners in terms of sight, smell and taste. Nem Lai Vung makes diners near and far "miss" not only because of its characteristic harmonious sour, spicy, crispy, sweet flavors, Nem sour but sweet, salty but spicy... all blend together to create an attractive delicacy. In 2013, Nem Lai Vung was listed in the top 50 Vietnamese gift specialties announced by the Vietnam Record Organization.

Previously, the Nem Lai Vung making profession was recognized as a traditional profession by the People's Committee of Dong Thap province and at the same time had a policy to encourage the development of rural professions.

Delegates visited and enjoyed Lai Vung district's specialty agricultural products displayed at the Festival. Photo: Hoang Vu.

Mr. Huynh Minh Tuan, Vice Chairman of Dong Thap Provincial People's Committee affirmed that Dong Thap is a convergence of many rich and diverse cultural flows. These cultural heritages have always played an important role in the history of the formation and development of the province. Currently, Dong Thap province has more than 100 heritages concentrated in the following categories: Folk performing arts, Social customs, Folk knowledge, Traditional festivals and Traditional crafts. Along with that, there are 46 recognized craft villages in the province.

According to Vice Chairman of Dong Thap Provincial People's Committee Huynh Minh Tuan, the traditional craft of "Lai Vung Nem Making" was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national intangible cultural heritage, an opportunity for us to honor the heritage with lasting value and strong vitality.

Thereby, acknowledging, appreciating and commending the efforts of the Party Committee, the authorities of Lai Vung district, Tan Thanh commune, Long Hau commune, Lai Vung town and the households in the profession in preserving, conserving and promoting the traditional values ​​of Nem craft village.

At the same time, promote the responsibility of preserving and promoting heritage to serve socio-economic development in the following years.

Delegates cut the ribbon to open the Lai Vung District Agricultural Products Festival with the theme “Agriculture and Trust”. Photo: Hoang Vu.

On this occasion, Lai Vung District People's Committee organized Lai Vung District Agricultural Products Festival with the theme "Agriculture and Trust". This is a series of very meaningful welcoming activities, one of the very important events of the District, a driving force for socio-economic development in Lai Vung District in 2024 in particular and contributing to the socio-economic development of Dong Thap Province in general.

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