In the famous Van Cu vermicelli village in Hue, there are currently more than 100 households making vermicelli with more than 300 regular workers. Every day the village produces 25-28 tons of vermicelli, many households earn up to 30 million VND/month thanks to the vermicelli making profession.
On February 19, Huong Tra town (Hue city) held a ceremony to receive the title of National Intangible Cultural Heritage for the craft of making Van Cu vermicelli. The program was solemnly held at Ba Bun temple, in Van Cu - Nam Thanh village, Huong Toan commune, Huong Tra town.
Huong Tra town (Hue city) held a ceremony to receive the title of National Intangible Cultural Heritage for the craft of making Van Cu vermicelli. Photo: Hoang Le.
The program to receive the title of National Intangible Cultural Heritage for the Van Cu vermicelli making profession took place with many interesting community promotion activities, attracting a large number of people and tourists to visit and experience.
In particular, the program also featured a reenactment of the traditional vermicelli making profession of the Van Cu villagers, as well as a reenactment of the old vermicelli carrying tradition in the fields. This is one of the traditional features of the Van Cu vermicelli making profession, thereby contributing to promoting the image of community tourism to visitors and locals.
On this occasion, many accompanying activities were organized, such as: Ba Bun Festival, Vietnamese Bun Heritage Culinary Festival - Van Cu Bun Village, the art program Pride in Van Cu Bun Village Heritage, the journey to discover the heritage of Van Cu Bun Village and the exhibition and introduction of OCOP products and local specialties.
Van Cu is a traditional craft village making vermicelli with a history of over 400 years. This is the only locality in the Central region that holds a ceremony to honor the founder of the craft, Mrs. Bun, on the 22nd day of the first lunar month every year.
Cultural program Pride in the heritage of Van Cu vermicelli village. Photo: Hoang Le.
With its maintenance and important contributions to the development of traditional crafts and villages, in 2014, Van Cu vermicelli village was recognized as a traditional craft village of Hue city.
The reason why Van Cu vermicelli is famous is because during the production process, the vermicelli maker does not use any additives except for raw salt to soak, wash rice, and raise flour to clean impurities, disinfect, and remove acidity. This is also the reason why Van Cu vermicelli can only be kept in the natural environment for 24 hours, but it is also the advantage that consumers trust and choose.
Among them, the small vermicelli – the finished product of the first batch of water when boiling vermicelli – is the most highly rated by customers. Whether it is small vermicelli or separate vermicelli, the characteristic of Van Cu vermicelli is that the vermicelli is smooth, has a clear white color, shiny surface, when eaten it is not sour but has a fragrant smell of flour, is not crumbly but not too chewy.
Many interesting community promotion activities at the Ceremony to receive the title of National Intangible Cultural Heritage. The craft of making Van Cu vermicelli attracted a large number of people and tourists to visit and experience. Photo: T.Tr.
In Van Cu vermicelli village, the elders, artisans, and skilled vermicelli makers are always willing to share techniques, processes, and experiences in making vermicelli for everyone to learn the craft. This has helped the Van Cu vermicelli craft spread to all provinces and cities, such as: Quang Tri, Da Nang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City...
Currently, Van Cu village produces 25-28 tons of vermicelli every day, with each household producing and selling an average of 200 kg of vermicelli per day, with the largest household producing up to 600-700 kg per day. During holidays, the village's vermicelli production can double, even triple or quadruple.
Ms. Dang Thi Huong - Chairman of Huong Toan Commune People's Committee said: "Van Cu village currently has more than 100 households making vermicelli with more than 300 regular workers and a significant number participating in services providing raw materials and consuming products. If previously considered a side job, now vermicelli making has become the main job, with many households earning from 25 - 30 million VND/month. The local economy is promoted by the development of vermicelli and its positive impact on many other industries. such as milling, trading, livestock farming, transportation...
Promoting memories of the old noodle stalls in the fields of the people of Van Cu noodle village. Photo: Hoang Le.
In order to preserve and promote the value of the intangible cultural heritage of the craft of making vermicelli in Van Cu village, Huong Tra town is promoting synchronous solutions, focusing on both aspects of preserving cultural heritage and developing production to ensure the goal of developing the sustainable vermicelli making profession.
Currently, Huong Tra town and related departments are coordinating to conduct surveys and research to include Van Cu craft village in tours and key sightseeing routes following the model of sightseeing and experiencing traditional craft villages.
Source: https://danviet.vn/ngoi-lang-o-hue-moi-ngay-san-xuat-hang-chuc-tan-bun-nhieu-ho-thu-nhap-30-trieu-thang-20250219123018333.htm
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