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Officials, representatives of cultural organizations, and artisans stressed the importance of artisans in preserving, teaching, creating, and promoting the values of folk arts and intangible cultural heritage. They recognized the vital role that artisans play in protecting and enhancing the cultural values and strength of the Vietnamese people, including Hanoians, in order to meet the demand for sustainable development of the country. Tran Thi Van Anh, deputy director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, highlighted the financial support provided by the city to People’s Artisans and Meritorious Artisans, with a total support amount of VND 3.59 billion (US$147,200) being distributed among them. Additionally, district-level authorities have assisted in the establishment of exemplary intangible cultural heritage clubs, which receive an initial amount of VND 50 million and an annual aid of VND 20 million for their activities. The city has also offered financial assistance to a...

Some people said the name “Va cake” comes from the way the dough is poured into something that looks like a ladle (Va). Others said it is because the main ingredient to make this cake is bean sprouts (Gia), that’s why it’s also called “Gia cake”. Photo: MIA.vn It can be said that this simple cake will make everyone fall in love at the first bite because of its unique flavors, and they all want more than one piece. The cake is as small as a cupcake and has a shape like a ladle. At first glance, Va cake looks quite similar to West Lake shrimp cake, but when you try it, you will easily recognize the difference between the two dishes. Photo: Bach hoa XANH Va cake is made from a combination of different ingredients, including rice flour, tapioca starch, soybean flour, egg, wild shrimp, pork, pork liver, bean sprouts, wood ears, straw mushrooms, napa cabbage, mung beans, pig brains, and oil (or pork fat). The crush is made by mixing rice flour, tapioca starch, soybe...