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Traditional craft villages in Nghe An are bustling with activity in preparation for Tet (Lunar New Year).

Reporters' Team • December 29, 2024 06:15

At this time, traditional craft villages such as those producing spring roll wrappers, grilled fish, vermicelli, and incense are bustling with activity, urgently producing orders for Tet (Lunar New Year).

anh 3 — Visiting the spring roll wrapper production facilities in Truong Tien hamlet (Ngoc Bich commune, Dien Chau district) at this time, the bustling atmosphere has permeated every alley and family. Each person is busy with a different step: packaging, arranging, and drying the wrappers... to deliver to customers in time for the Tet market. Photo: Thanh Hien

anh 4 — Mr. Luong Xuan Hung (born in 1963), owner of a spring roll wrapper production facility, said: "Previously, my family's production was small-scale, mainly manual, making both spring roll wrappers and soft and dry rice paper. After researching the market, my wife and I decided to invest solely in making spring roll wrappers. To meet customer demand and ensure food safety and hygiene, Mr. Hung's production facility has now invested in flour grinding machines, rice paper making machines, and cutting machines..." (Photo: Mai Giang)

anh 7777 — Rice paper for spring rolls is made by locals using primarily Khang Dan rice, salt, and sugar. Producing rice paper that is both pliable and fragrant, easy to wrap, and fries to a golden brown, crispy finish without burning or becoming soggy requires a special craft. (Photo: Mai Giang)

anh 5 — Along with Mr. Hung's family, there are currently 14 households in Truong Tien involved in the production of spring roll wrappers. For example, Ms. Phan Thi Hanh's family (born in 1974) has been in the business for over 10 years. During the Tet holiday season, she and her husband have to hire extra workers to keep up with orders. Photo: Mai Giang

In the production of spring roll wrappers in Truong Tien, the drying process is crucial. If the sun is too strong, the wrappers will become brittle and easily broken; if the sun is too weak, they won't be fragrant and the quality will suffer. (Clip: Thanh Hien)

anh 222w — Along with producing spring roll wrappers, Truong Tien hamlet (Ngoc Bich commune) also has many households producing traditional rice vermicelli. For example, the family of Ms. Pham Thi Ly (born in 1970) has maintained the traditional rice vermicelli making craft for nearly 10 years. Ms. Ly's family mainly serves regular customers, so everything they produce is sold immediately. Rice vermicelli is also a popular dish among locals during holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year). Photo: Thanh Hien

anh 88 — These days, the fish grilling establishments serving the Lunar New Year in Trung Hau hamlet, Dien Van commune, Dien Chau district are working at full capacity. From morning until late afternoon, dozens of establishments mobilize their workforce to sort, wash, and dry the fish thoroughly before grilling them. Photo: Mai Giang

Ms. Ho Thi Thang (born in 1969), owner of a fish grilling business in Trung Hau hamlet, Dien Van commune, Dien Chau district, said: During Tet (Lunar New Year), her family grills around 700 kg of various types of fish each day. Mainly mackerel, scad, anchovies, and spotted fish... serving the markets in Tan Ky and Nghia Dan districts. (Clip: Thanh Hien)