The first Vietnam Salt Festival - Bac Lieu was held in Bac Lieu - Chairman of Bac Lieu Provincial People's Committee Pham Van Thieu shared his passion for the traditional salt making profession.
On the evening of March 6, in Bac Lieu City, Bac Lieu Province, the opening ceremony of the Vietnam - Bac Lieu Salt Festival 2025 took place with the theme "Enhancing the value of Vietnamese salt".
The salt making industry in Bac Lieu was formed and developed in the early years of the 20th century when people reclaimed land along the coast. At this time, Bac Lieu was considered the "salt capital" of Vietnam.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Vietnam Salt Festival - Bac Lieu, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha said that this is a big event with many meaningful activities from displaying unique salt products; introducing scientific and technological advances in production to seminars discussing how to apply science and technology to adapt to climate change... Photo: An An
Thanks to favorable natural conditions along with the carefulness and experience of Bac Lieu salt farmers, local salt is always favored by domestic and foreign consumers because its quality is unmatched anywhere else.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Pham Van Thieu - Chairman of Bac Lieu Provincial People's Committee said that Bac Lieu salt has been closely associated with the lives of local people for generations. The vast white salt fields like "giant silk sheets" are a testament to the diligence, hard work and creative spirit of Bac Lieu salt farmers.
Mr. Pham Van Thieu - Chairman of Bac Lieu Provincial People's Committee said that Bac Lieu salt has been associated with the lives of local people for generations. Bac Lieu salt is not only an essential spice in daily meals but also a product with deep cultural, historical and economic values of the locality. With its superior quality, Bac Lieu salt not only conquers the taste of consumers but is also widely consumed domestically and exported to many countries. Photo: An An
According to the head of Bac Lieu provincial government, Bac Lieu salt is not only an essential spice in daily meals but also a product with deep cultural, historical and economic values of the locality. With its superior quality, Bac Lieu salt not only conquers the taste of consumers but is also widely consumed domestically and exported to many countries.
"In addition to being a cultural feature, salt making also represents the identity of Bac Lieu people. In 2020, salt making in Bac Lieu was recognized as a "National Intangible Cultural Heritage". This is not only a motivation but also a reminder of our responsibility in preserving, conserving and developing the heritage profession," said Mr. Thieu.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Vietnam Salt Festival – Bac Lieu, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha said that this is a big event with many meaningful activities from displaying unique salt products; introducing scientific and technological advances in production to seminars discussing how to apply science and technology to adapt to climate change…
According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Vietnam Salt Festival - Bac Lieu is an event to honor salt workers who "carry the sun and rain" to create salt grains that crystallize the salty flavor, the pearls of the sea. At the same time, it also contributes to promoting traditional cultural values, attracting investment, linking salt production development, enhancing the value of Vietnamese salt grains in the international market...
According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the value of salt has not been improved, the output is unstable, and the profit is still very low.
"I propose that the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment take the lead and coordinate with ministries, branches and localities to immediately review places with favorable conditions to develop the salt industry in a concentrated and large-scale direction; form industrial salt production areas... so that salt grains become a product of economic value, a source of pride for the Vietnamese people" - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha directed.
Source: https://danviet.vn/ong-pham-van-thieu-chu-cich-ubnd-tinh-bac-lieu-chia-se-dip-khai-mac-festival-nghe-muoi-viet-nam-20250306223511532.htm
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