TTLV: Hanoi's culinary culture in traditional folk songs and proverbs – an interpretation from cultural anthropology.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name: Nguyen Thi Quynh Anh 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: October 7, 1996

4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision on student admission No. 2279/2022/QD-XHNV dated August 22, 2022, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process:

- Decision to extend the study period No. 3845/QD-XHNV dated August 1, 2024, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

- Decision to extend the study period No. 940/QD-XHNV dated February 17, 2025, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

7. Thesis title: Hanoi's culinary culture in traditional folk songs and proverbs – an interpretation from cultural anthropology.

8. Major: Folklore; Code: 8229030

9. Scientific supervisor: Dr. Tran Thanh Viet, Affiliation: University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

10. Summary of the thesis results:

Literature is the repository of Hanoi's memories of its culinary traditions, its attitudes and feelings towards the culinary beauty of the capital city. Through traditional folk songs and proverbs, the essence of Hanoi's culture, rich in meaning, is deeply reflected in its customs and philosophy of life. This is supported by the urban cultural space along a historical timeline and the people of Hanoi along a cultural spatial axis. Hanoi's products, as depicted in folk songs and proverbs, are not only delicious dishes but also cultural symbols, showcasing the sophistication, elegance, and rich identity of this thousand-year-old land. The beauty of its culinary culture contributes to shaping the people of Thang Long - Hanoi. This beauty is fully expressed in the selection of ingredients, the preparation of dishes, as well as in their lifestyle, behavior, and the building of spiritual values. All of these aspects have been recorded in folk songs and proverbs as a historical record.

11. Practical applications:

Studies on Hanoi's culinary culture in traditional folk songs and proverbs – a new perspective from cultural anthropology – have demonstrated the influence and impact of cuisine on the people of Hanoi. Hanoi's culinary culture is not only expressed through dishes but also preserved in folk memory, especially through folk songs, proverbs, lifestyles, and customs. In the context of urbanization and globalization, preserving and promoting traditional culinary culture requires clear directions to maintain identity while remaining relevant to modern life. Preserving and promoting Hanoi's culinary culture is not just about preserving the flavors of dishes, but also about protecting an important part of national identity. Coordination between the state, businesses, and the community is needed to both preserve the essence of folk cuisine and develop it in a modern, integrated direction without assimilating it.

12. Future research directions: None

13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Thi Quynh Anh 2. Sex: female

3. Date of birth: October 7, 1996 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Admission decision number: 2279/2022/QD-XHNV dated August 22, 2022 by the Principal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process:

- Decision to extend study time No.: 3845/QD-XHNV dated August 1, 2024 of the Principal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

- Decision to extend study time No.: 940/QD-XHNV dated February 17, 2025 of the Principal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

7. Official thesis title: Food culture of Hanoi in traditional folk and proverbs

to approach from cultural anthropology.

8. Major: Folklore 9. Code: 8229030

10. Supervisors: Dr. Tran Thanh Viet | Unit: University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

11. Summary of the findings of the thesis: Summery of the findings of the thesis: Literature stores the memories of Hanoians about the culinary culture tradition, their attitudes and feelings towards the culinary culture beauty of the capital. The traditional folk songs and proverbs are condensed in quintessence, rich in meaning which have thoroughly reflected the culture, customs and philosophy of Hanoians' lives. The basis for affirming that is the urban cultural space along the historical time axis and Hanoians along the cultural space axis. Hanoi cuisine appearing in folk songs and proverbs are not only delicious dishes but also cultural symbols, expressing the sophistication, elegance and rich identity of the thousand-year-civilization land. The beauty in culinary culture contributes to creating the people of Thang Long - Hanoi. That beauty is fully expressed in the selection of ingredients, food preparation, lifestyle, customs and building spiritual values. All these things have been recorded in folk songs and proverbs as a way of recording history.

12. Practical applicability, if any: The research of the project Hanoi culinary culture in traditional folk songs and proverbs - from cultural anthropology perspective with a new approach from cultural anthropology has proven the effect and influence of cuisine on Hanoian. Hanoi culinary culture is not only expressed through dishes but also preserved in folk memories, especially through folk songs, proverbs, lifestyles, and customs. In the context of urbanization and globalization, preserving and promoting traditional culinary culture requires clear directions to maintain identity while still being suitable for modern life. Preserving and promoting Hanoi culinary culture is not only preserving the flavor of dishes, but also protecting an important part of national identity. There needs to be coordination between the state, businesses and the community to both preserve the quintessence of folk cuisine and develop in a modern direction, integrating but not dissolving.

13. Further research directions, if any: No

14. Thesis-related publications: No