Making of Tay Ninh chili salt recognized as Vietnam’s national intangible cultural heritage

The traditional profession of making chili salt in Tay Ninh Province, southern Vietnam has officially become the country’s national intangible cultural heritage. The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism recently signed a decision to recognize the making of chili salt in Tay Ninh Province as national intangible cultural heritage. The main ingredients to make this salt include salt, chili, garlic, monosodium glutamate, lemongrass, and dried shrimp. Tay Ninh chili salt is served with fruits. The profession of making chili salt is the eighth cultural heritage of Tay Ninh to be recognized as national intangible cultural heritage.