Xuan Bac's post on traditional Tra Lam tofu goes viral

Artist and Director of the Performing Arts Department, Xuan Bac, has garnered significant social media attention after sharing a post about enjoying traditional tofu from his maternal hometown. The post, which featured a large, hot block of Tra Lam tofu, received over 43,600 interactions and more than 700 comments.

Netizens responded to the post with humor, including composing poems to celebrate the rustic meal. The viral moment has brought renewed attention to Tra Lam tofu, a traditional culinary specialty from Tri Qua commune, Thuan Thanh district, Bac Ninh province. This centuries-old craft is considered a culinary essence of the Kinh Bac region and has previously gained visibility through appearances in popular music videos.