Have you ever heard of little Hanoi gifts that EDIBLE? If not, you should obviously read this post. We want to introduce you “To He” – a special toy of Vietnamese children long tim ago. Nowadays, To He is not only a gift but also memory of many generations in Vietnam. Are you ready? Let’s scroll down…
Special features of To He – sweet Hanoi gifts
In order to make a beautiful product, it requires many things. The artisans must be skillful, creative, compassionate and hard-working. Materials are prepared in advance then go to the place to sell. The artisans boil the powder and mix the color. Boiling process in place to ensure quality, flexibility and freshness for the product.
In the presence of buyers, a full product is made in just a few minutes. It is really interesting to stand by watching the artists making it. To He makes many children excited by the colorful colors. Eye-catching shapes created under the hands of unexpectedly skillful bring alot of surprises.
To He is one of the most unique Hanoi gifts!
In the past, To He products were simple. They are mainly flowers, fruits, animals or characters in popular films: Ton Ngo Khong, Tru Bat Gioi,… and so on. Different shapes to meet customers’ weak market demand. From the very simple principles of the farm such as lowering rice and vegetable leaves … through skillful hands, flower talent has become unique gifts momentarily. Diverse and lovely products serve the needs of customers.
Traditional “unique” crafting in Hanoi
For years, the gift of To He’s childhood seems to have been immersed. It seems to disappear in the numerous modern games that appear more and more in big cities. However, in Hanoi few people know a great information. There is still a traditional craft village to preserve this folk beauty.
It is an idyllic village hidden in the south of Hanoi Capital. It is Xuan La village, Phuong Duc commune, Phu Xuyen district. Thinking of going through great transitions of the country, the people here will quit their jobs. Thanks to a special affinity with To He, they are constantly creating and blowing souls into every product to stay with the craft.
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Most of Xuan La village knows how to cook, from babies to older elders. They are like hardworking bees. They are present on every road in the country to introduce and spread the profession to everyone. Not only that, the curious products crossing the border appeared in the programs of introduction and cultural exchange, highlighting the beauty of Vietnamese culture in the eyes of international friends.
Every day, To He products are still constantly born under the clever and creative hands of Xuan La village artisans. This toy is no longer only for children but also has become a beauty in the culture of Vietnam in general and Hanoi Capital in particular. After enjoying To He, are you hungry? Let’s eat traditional grilled fish, which you can find in a Hanoi food tour or cook by yourself in a Hanoi cooking class.
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