At the weekend, go to Hoan Kiem Lake walking street, experience becoming an artisan for only 20,000 VND
Recently, on social networks, there is a trend of young people painting statues. This is considered an interesting activity, helping to entertain after hours of studying and working, getting out of the computer screen or smartphone.
However, besides painting statues, there is another similar and equally interesting activity that not everyone knows, which is molding to he.
To he – Vietnamese folklore
To he, formerly known as the stork, or stork bird, is a folk toy of Vietnamese children since ancient times.
Initially, they are often used in worshiping, because they often have the shape of animals such as peacocks, chickens, buffaloes, cows, pigs, fish… In some areas in the North, people also call them “cakes”. “Because besides the shape of the animals, people also knead the dough into bunches of bananas, areca berries, pork legs, sticky rice plates… forming a tray to go to the temple to offer.
To he is made from glutinous rice flour, and was originally used for ceremonial occasions. (Internet photo)
Few people know that To He can also be eaten. They are made mainly from glutinous rice flour, the color of the dough is dyed with natural ingredients such as gac (red), betel leaf (green), squid (black), turmeric (yellow). ..
Over time, the toy has become a favorite toy for children because of its rich colors and shapes, especially during the holidays. It is also considered a beautiful folklore of the Vietnamese people, which should be preserved and preserved.
Once upon a time, To He seemed to be lost and forgotten because it could not compete with foreign toys that were both modern, durable, and diverse in design and color.
However, now, they seem to be revived by activities closer to tourists, especially young people.
Transform into a to-he maker with only 20,000 VND
Whenever going to Ho Guom walking street, Hanoi, it is not difficult to find to he stalls, concentrated in the area opposite Ngoc Son temple. The brightly colored To He boats, with all shapes, are made into all kinds of characters, attracting the eyes of a large number of tourists, especially children and foreign tourists.
To he stalls with attractive colors and shapes are concentrated in the area opposite Ngoc Son Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake walking street, Hanoi, attracting the attention of tourists, especially children and tourists. foreign. (Internet photo)
It’s familiar, but not everyone knows, besides being able to buy to he from stalls like this, you can also experience it for yourself, transforming into a toi-shaped artisan.
Every weekend, artisans from the traditional to he craft village – Xuan La village, Phuong Duc commune, Phu Xuyen district, Hanoi city come here, open stalls selling and let visitors experience the making of to he. in place.
Artist Dang Van Tien, who has more than 20 years of experience in making to he in Xuan La village, shared: “Despite moving 30km, there were days when I couldn’t even sell a tortoise, but just looking at the colorful pieces of play dough and everyone happily sitting and molding, I am also happy, love my job and want to promote this culture to the world. many people.”
To he maker Dang Van Tien (brown shirt) and his stall on Ho Guom pedestrian street. (Internet photo)
Just spend the amount of 20,000 VND, you have had the experience of transforming into an artisan, hand-molding the To He. The artisans will give you powder trays with all colors: white, black, blue, red, purple, yellow…
During the making process, they will also guide you through the basic steps, from putting your hands in the beeswax to prevent it from sticking, to how to bend and shape the dough to shape it.
Summer self-moulding activities attract many participants, especially children or young people. (Internet photo)
In fact, the self-molding to he activity has appeared since the opening of Ho Guom walking street. It is one of the activities, part of a series of folk games next to the mandarin box, hopscotch, … deployed at the pedestrian street, to promote and preserve Vietnamese culture.
Many young people participating in the self-made to he experience find it very interesting and love this activity. It not only helps you relax, entertain, make your own products for friends and family, but also helps you understand more about the value of old traditional toys.
If you and your family plan to go to Hoan Kiem Lake walking street this weekend, visit the to he stalls and experience it right away.
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