Accordingly, “Pho Nam Dinh” was included by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in the List of National Intangible Cultural Heritage under the category of Folk Knowledge. The category of Folk Knowledge includes cultural expressions of the community formed from the historical interaction between the community and the natural environment, the social environment to adapt, exist and express through experiences, knowledge, and flexible behavioral skills, in harmony with nature and society.

Nam Dinh is considered by many to be the "cradle" of pho. From this locality, skilled pho cooks have traveled across the country. Over time, pho has become the pride of the land and people of Nam Dinh; affirming the value of its culinary brand with unique features expressed in all stages: from preparation, selection of ingredients and food; methods of making typical pho noodles; processing and finishing a delicious bowl of pho to ensure flavor and nutritional quality...

In addition, pho and the history of pho making, as well as other traditional cultural values ​​in Nam Dinh will help this locality develop tourism, if the promotion and advertising work is done well. Nam Dinh pho can be combined with natural landscapes, cultural and historical elements... to create an attractive tour for tourists.

Recently, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Nam Dinh province, together with the Nam Dinh Culinary Culture Association, the Vietnam Culinary Culture Association... have coordinated to organize many programs and activities to honor and preserve the traditional pho profession, promote tourism culture and inspire the love of pho to the young generation.

According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Nam Dinh province, the locality is building a dossier on pho to submit to UNESCO for recognition, in which Nam Dinh plays a key role and coordinates with a number of localities across the country. After that, the local government will continue to support the propaganda and promotion of pho; at the same time, build more specific programs to promote and spread pho.

VOV.VN - From Van Cu village in Nam Dinh, skilled pho cooks have traveled across the country and contributed to the creation of hundreds of establishments. Now Van Cu wants to become a unique tourist destination to welcome visitors from all over the world.