Growing up, I often watched my mother craft traditional Bách Nhật rice spirit — a drink I deeply admired for its rich aroma and comforting character. She would always say, “A good spirit begins with good glutinous rice. It nourishes the body, balances harmony, and brings warmth, better sleep, and well-being.” From that moment, glutinous rice became deeply rooted in my memory as one of Vietnam’s most treasured gifts of nature, cultivated and cherished by generations for thousands of years.