Nam O Village in Hai Van Ward, Da Nang City, is the birthplace of a traditional fish sauce-making craft that has been recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage and granted Geographical Indication status.
Nam O Village in Hai Van Ward, Da Nang City, is the
birthplace of a traditional fish sauce-making craft that has been recognized as
a National Intangible Cultural Heritage and granted Geographical Indication
status.
Behind these honors are nightly fishing trips, carefully tended fermentation
jars, and generations of local residents striving to preserve their
centuries-old craft amid rapid urbanization.
A basket boat returns to shore after a night of fishing with fresh seafood catches. From these fishing trips, the craft of making Nam O
fish sauce was born and has endured for hundreds of years. Photo: Xuan Quy/VNA
Urbanization has created development opportunities while also posing challenges to preserving the traditional craft village of Nam O.
Photo: Xuan Quy/VNA
Located in a narrow alleyway, Nam O fish sauce products are delivered to consumers by motorbike. Photo: Xuan Quy/VNA
Nam O fish sauce makers attend a training course on food safety, quality management, and brand development to meet market demands. Photo: Xuan Quy/VNA
By Xuan Quy