The Dao Cardamom Commercial Network in A High Region Community of North West Vietnam

Abstract: Cardamom is a special flavoring with high economic value and large market in the world. For the Dao in Ta Phin commune, Sa Pa district, Lao Cai province, cardamom was grown long in history and soon played an important role in their economy. Currently, in the process of market economic development, cardamom also holds a remarkable position. In the process of developing the cardamom flavoring market, the Dao people in Ta Phin commune have applied their cultural capital effectively. From the analysis of social networks, cardamom commodity chains and people's efforts in market development, this article wants to learn more about the Dao people in Ta Phin commune, Sa Pa district have applied their cultural capital into economic development like.

Key words: cultural capital; cardamom; flavoring market; chain of goods

JEL codes: Z1