Nghe An: Assessment and recognition of 2 traditional craft villages in Con Cuong district.

The traditional rice wine-making village in Chòm Muộng hamlet, Mậu Đức commune (Con Cuông district) has a long history. Photo: Bá Hậu

Traditional craft villagesLeaf-fermented rice wine in Xieng village, Don Phuc communeThe craft of making rice wine with leaf yeast has existed for a long time, and although it has experienced ups and downs, it has been passed down through generations by the local people. In recent years, it has been developing strongly, with 41 households and 48 workers participating. The village has 3 wine-making groups concentrated in 3 households, always employing 30-40 workers.

With an average production capacity of approximately 200-300 liters of liquor per day; an average of 6-7 thousand liters per month. The production method is traditional, using yeast fermented from 12 natural herbs, simple and easy-to-use tools, and does not cause environmental pollution.

The average income of households in the craft village is over 28 million VND/year, and the average income per worker is 18 million VND/person/year. The main markets are within the district, province, and some other provinces nationwide.

The traditional rice wine making village in Chòm Muộng hamlet, Mậu Đức commune, is also a long-standing craft closely intertwined with the daily lives of the Thái people. Currently, there are 102 households engaged in this craft, with an average production capacity of about 200-230 liters of wine per day, averaging 5-6 thousand liters per month, generating revenue of 1.9-2 billion VND, and an average income of 16-17 million VND per worker per year.

Traditional rice wine making village in Xieng hamlet, Don Phuc commune. Photo: Ba Hau

After conducting on-site inspections of the two aforementioned craft villages, the members of the Appraisal Council unanimously agreed that the Leaf-fermented Rice Wine Village in Xieng hamlet, Don Phuc commune, and the Rice Wine Village in Chom Muong hamlet, Mau Duc commune, basically met all the criteria for the Appraisal Council to grant them craft village recognition certificates.

However, the Council members also suggested that the Con Cuong district government, Don Phuc commune, and Mau Duc commune should focus on building specific product brands; craft village households should pay attention to establishing strict regulations for people participating in the craft village; utilize local raw materials, focus on environmental treatment, improve designs, etc., to enhance value, economic efficiency, increase income for people, and make an important contribution to the socio-economic development of the locality.

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