Van Cu is a village located along the Bo River, famous for its traditional craft of making vermicelli, which has a history of hundreds of years and is famous in Hue city, still maintained and developed to this day. This is also the only locality in the Central region that holds a ceremony to worship the founder of the craft, Ba Bun, on January 22.
Making Van Cu vermicelli is not only a way to earn a living, but also a unique cultural feature of the people here. Each vermicelli strand is not only the crystallization of rice, water and the skillful hands of the craftsman, but also the pride and respect of generations for the traditional profession of their ancestors.
For the Van Cu people, vermicelli is a part of the village’s soul, their memories, their cultural identity. 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 Thua Thien Hue province (now Hue city).
The finished Van Cu vermicelli is delivered by villagers and purchasing agents to markets, eateries, and restaurants in Hue city, contributing to creating a brand for the famous "Hue beef vermicelli" dish.
What makes vermicelli noodles become the pride of a village, and then a traditional craft village like Van Cu today, is the quality of Van Cu vermicelli noodles that is closely associated with the typical delicacies of Hue; in the diligence and hard work of many generations of Van Cu villagers, contributing to a key ingredient of Hue's unique culinary treasure.
Dr. Phan Thanh Hai - Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Hue City said that the craft of making Van Cu vermicelli reflects local identity, is the quintessence passed down from generation to generation, traditional handicraft products of the vermicelli craft are not only purely economic goods but also creative and artistic, reflecting the customs, habits and beliefs of the Van Cu people's communities.
“In addition to its economic value, Van Cu vermicelli also carries the spiritual values of the vermicelli making profession associated with the lives of residents, village landscapes, living environments, along with value systems and standards, lifestyles, customs, festivals, Ba Bun ceremonies, etc., creating a “living museum” of cultural traditions,” said Mr. Hai.
Mr. Do Ngoc An - Vice Chairman of Huong Tra Town People's Committee said that Van Cu vermicelli making profession is recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage, not only honoring a traditional profession, but also recognizing the cultural values of this land. This is an honor, as well as a responsibility for the vermicelli making profession to develop, adapt to modern life but still maintain traditional values.
In the coming time, the local government and the people of Van Cu village will continue to join hands to preserve and combine tradition and creativity, between preserving cultural identity and developing community tourism; closely coordinate between the government, the community and tourists, in which the people are the main subjects to develop community tourism.
“Preserving and developing cultural heritage from traditional craft villages is not only the task of artisans but also requires the cooperation of the whole community. When each craft village product is appreciated and each craft village tour is organized, that is how we contribute to preserving and spreading the good cultural values of the nation,” Mr. An affirmed.
According to the People's Committee of Huong Toan Commune, Van Cu village currently has about 100 households making vermicelli with more than 300 regular workers and a significant number participating in services providing raw materials and consuming products. Currently, Van Cu village produces 25-28 tons of vermicelli every day. During holidays, the output can double, even triple or quadruple.
On February 19, in Van Cu - Nam Thanh village (Huong Toan commune, Huong Tra town, Hue city), the Ceremony to receive the title of National Intangible Cultural Heritage for Van Cu vermicelli making took place. Previously, on December 10, 2024, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued a Decision to include the traditional craft "Van Cu vermicelli making" in the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Source: https://daidoanket.vn/tinh-hoa-cua-lang-van-cu-10300305.html
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