THAI NGUYEN TEA CULTURE IN VIETNAM: PRESERVING AND ENHANCING THE HERITAGE OF TRADITIONAL VALUES

Preserving and Enhancing the Tea Culture of Vietnam

Thai Nguyen is a province located in the midland and northern mountainous region of Vietnam, renowned for its tea cultivation and processing industry. Tea-growing villages account for approximately 90% of the traditional craft villages in the province. Tea is an indispensable beverage in every household, deeply ingrained in daily life and present in every corner of society. This article focuses on three key issues: (1) General perspectives on culture, tea culture, cultural heritage, and the preservation and promotion of heritage values. (2) The current state of tea cultivation in Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam. (3) Thai Nguyen's tea culture and the challenges of preserving and enhancing its cultural values in the context of integration and development. The primary research methods employed include field surveys, statistical analysis, and synthesis and evaluation techniques. Tea culture has been officially recognized as a national cultural heritage. Preserving its values and ensuring the active participation of various social stakeholders in its conservation and development for economic growth is of paramount importance.

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