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Photos of Tet (Part 2) - Story of Banh Chung
Banh Chung plays an essential role in Vietnam Tet holiday. The square shape, the fragrance, the glossy green of rice and the sight of yellow mung beans all evoke special memories of Tet. This photo series will take us to the making of Banh Chung in a remote village of Hanoi, where all generations of a family take part in the process. The young and the old share the excitement of Tet with their wrapping and boiling Banh Chung process.
Preparing La Dong to Wrap Banh Chung
Selecting the right leaves
Making Banh Chung with the whole family
Passing on the techniques
Final touch for the cake
Steaming Banh Chung
* Photos from Vnexpress.net. More photos about Tet can be found here.
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