The wood stove plays a very important role in the lives of ethnic minorities in the highlands. Most of the work of the ethnic people in the highlands requires light from the wood stove such as sewing, embroidery or knitting, etc.
Tasting Table, a famous website and newsletter for culinary enthusiasts, has posted two articles praising two local dishes, banh xeo (crispy Vietnamese pancakes) and nem lui (charcoal-grilled lemongrass pork skewers).