(Baonghean.vn) - During the summer, children in rural and mountainous areas often enjoy digging for crickets. These crickets are both a form of entertainment and a nutritious food source, embodying the essence of the countryside.
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| In the mountainous district of Tan Ky, children often gather in groups of 3-5, carrying hoes, shovels, and various bottles and containers for water to go digging and catching crickets. |
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| Signs of a cricket's nest include freshly tilled soil near the entrance, surrounded by leaves and debris that the crickets have brought back to build their nest. |
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| The tools commonly used for digging for crickets are shovels. When encountering "clever" crickets that dig many tunnels in their burrows, the children use the method of pouring water in to force the crickets to come out. |
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| A cricket is trying to escape. |
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| The boy's joy at having just dug up a large, plump cricket. |
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| The results of a cricket-hunting trip. |
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| After catching the crickets, their legs and antennae are removed, and their intestines are discarded before they are used in cooking. |
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| Adult crickets have large thighs and a plump body, making them an extremely appealing food source. |
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| After being cleaned, crickets are fried in oil, giving off a delicious aroma and becoming a favorite dish for many. |
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| The large, healthy crickets are kept by the children to play "fighting games" or compete in chirping contests. |
Thai An - Truong Hien
