"Lotus land" builds brand for traditional craft

4 October 2026·1h ago

A small Vietnamese fermented pork roll, wrapped in banana leaves and combining a mild sourness with the pungent heat of garlic and chilli and a crisp, chewy texture, has taken a journey of more than 65 years to become a renowned speciality of Dong Thap Province. From a humble dish, the traditional craft of making Lai Vung fermented pork roll gradually took shape and has become a national intangible cultural heritage. Tourism breathes new life into craft villages A Thai woman and her journey to revive the traditional weaving craft Keeping traditional craft villages alive amid market pressures Research Institute for Consultancy of Architecture and Craft Village Conservation and Development Ha Noi pilots using traditional craft villages as community learning spaces

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