Lien Thanh Fish Sauce Exhibition House Opens in the City
Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Lien Thanh Fish Sauce Company opened a museum dedicated to its brand in Ho Chi Minh City, housed in a century-old building.
- The museum showcases the brand's 120-year history, founded by patriotic intellectuals aiming for economic self-sufficiency.
- The brand emphasizes preserving traditional fish sauce making while integrating historical legacy with modern life.
Lien Thanh Fish Sauce Company has officially opened a dedicated exhibition house in Ho Chi Minh City, celebrating its 120-year legacy. Located at 243 Ben Van Don Street, the new space is housed within a historic, century-old building, serving as a testament to the brand's enduring presence.
The exhibition traces the origins of Lien Thanh back to 1906, a period of burgeoning nationalist movements in Vietnam. Founded by six patriotic intellectuals, the company aimed to foster economic independence for Vietnamese people. They chose fish sauce, a staple condiment, as the foundation for their commercial enterprise, supporting educational and reformist activities.
Despite historical fluctuations, Lien Thanh has maintained its traditional fish sauce production methods and core values: perseverance, innovation, and national pride. The brand asserts that each drop of its fish sauce encapsulates not only the rich flavor of the sea but also the memories, culture, and history of Vietnamese generations.
A brand representative stated that the museum's creation goes beyond preserving company history. It's an effort to protect and promote Vietnamese fish sauce culture, especially to younger generations. "For a brand to exist and develop for 120 years is not luck. It is the strongest proof of quality, strict standards, and timeless trust from Vietnamese people," the representative said. The strategy, they added, is not just selling a condiment but offering a piece of early 20th-century Vietnamese economic and cultural history, creating a unique appeal by connecting this heritage with contemporary life.
For a brand to exist and develop for 120 years is not luck. It is the strongest proof of quality, strict standards, and timeless trust from Vietnamese people. For Lien Thanh, our strategy does not stop at selling a condiment. We are offering a piece of early 20th-century Vietnamese economic and cultural history. When we connect that historical depth with modern life, we create a unique appeal that no competitor can replicate.
Originally published by Tuแปi Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.