Bun bo Hue has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage under the category of folk knowledge.

According to Decision No. 2203/QD-BVHTTDL issued by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Bun bo Hue has been inscribed as a national intangible cultural heritage, specifically under the folk knowledge category.

This recognition honors the historical, cultural, artistic, and economic value of this iconic dish that embodies the essence of Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam.

More than just a beloved culinary specialty in Vietnam and abroad, Bun bo Hue represents centuries of folk wisdom passed down through generations. It reflects the soul, lifestyle, and culinary culture of the Hue people.

The dish is also deeply rooted in local spiritual life and traditional crafts, closely tied to artisanal villages such as Van Cu noodle village and O Sa rice cake village.

In 2014, the late culinary icon Anthony Bourdain featured Bun bo Hue on CNN. In 2016, the Asian Record Organization listed it among the Top 100 most valuable Asian dishes. In 2023, Taste Atlas ranked Hue 28th among the world’s 100 best food cities, describing Bun bo Hue as the must-try dish when visiting the region.

This heritage designation not only affirms the cultural and culinary value of Hue but also provides a legal foundation and momentum for the city to preserve, promote, and leverage its culinary heritage in cultural industry development, helping to boost tourism and the local economy.

At the same time, Decision No. 2293/QD-BVHTTDL officially recognized the Bhuoih Haro Tome Festival - the New Rice Festival of the Co Tu ethnic group in Nam Dong, Long Quang, and Khe Tre communes (Hue City) - as a national intangible cultural heritage under the categories of traditional festivals, social practices, and beliefs.

The New Rice Festival is a representative agricultural ritual that reflects the deep connection between humans, nature, and the divine in the cultural life of the Co Tu people.

Held after each harvest season, the festival expresses gratitude to the gods - especially Giang Haro, the rice deity - for granting a bountiful crop and a peaceful, prosperous life to the village.

Preserved and passed down through generations, the festival plays a vital role in the traditional rice cultivation cycle of the Co Tu people. It is also a joyous occasion for community gathering, celebration, and reinforcing solidarity.

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