The event will have 200 booths to showcase Trang Bang rice paper, perform the stages of producing the specialty and introduce other special products of Tay Ninh. The craft was recognized as national intangible heritage in 2016.

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The event will also highlight popular products and services of the province, along with traditional crafts and tours in Tay Ninh.

Trang Bang dew-wetted rice paper is a flexible two-layer rice paper, best served in summer rolls with boiled pork, greens and sauces.

According to Vice Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Hoang Nam, the biennial event aims to preserve the heritage’s value and honor artisans who are working to conserve the craft.

It gives a chance for visitors to explore the culture of Tay Ninh, while creating motivation for the development of the craft, he added.

Nam said three stoves for rice paper making will be arranged at the event to give visitors a try of making the product.

Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Hong Thanh said the event is expected to draw 10,000 visitors.

Source: VNA