"Pho Nam Dinh" is included in the list of national intangible cultural heritage.

Accordingly, "Pho Nam Dinh " was included by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in the List of National Intangible Cultural Heritage in the form of folk knowledge, fully meeting the following criteria: representative, expressing community and local identity; reflecting cultural diversity and human creativity, inherited through many generations; capable of recovery and long-term existence; agreed upon by the community, voluntarily nominated and committed to protection.

According to the Decision, the Chairman of the People's Committee at all levels where intangible cultural heritage is included in the List, within the scope of his/her duties and powers, shall perform state management in accordance with the provisions of law on cultural heritage.

Pho is a popular dish in Vietnamese culinary culture, loved by many people not only domestically but also in many countries around the world . Over time, Pho has become the pride of Nam Dinh land and people; affirming the value of culinary brand with unique features expressed in all stages: from preparation, selection of ingredients, food; method of making typical Pho noodles; processing stage, completing a delicious bowl of Pho ensuring flavor, nutritional quality...

The fact that "Pho Nam Dinh" has become a national intangible cultural heritage is a good sign, from which to propose solutions to preserve and promote the value of the intangible cultural heritage "Pho Nam Dinh"; continue to promote propaganda and promotion activities of the culinary cultural heritage "Pho Nam Dinh"; strengthen State management of the heritage; at the same time, enhance the role and responsibility of authorities at all levels, culinary organizations, associations and the community in preserving and protecting the brand value and unique culinary products of Nam Dinh land and people./.

Source: https://toquoc.vn/pho-nam-dinh-tro-thanh-di-san-van-hoa-phi-vat-the-quoc-gia-20240812145023654.htm