Ninh Binh, March 20 -- The Pho Festival 2026 kicked off in the northern province of Ninh Binh on March 20, celebrating the historical origin of pho and its ongoing evolution across regions. Le Thi Thiet, Chairwoman of the provincial Culinary Culture Association, said Nam Dinh pho has evolved into a symbol of Vietnamese culinary culture. Born in traditional craft villages like Van Cu and Giao Cu - the cradle of pho, generations of master artisans have guarded its secret recipes. These days, pho makers are creating regional variations, spreading the noodle soup nationwide and earning global recognition. Back in 2024, both Nam Dinh and Hanoi pho scored a major win when they landed on Vietnam's National Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The ...