Preserving the traditional vermicelli-making craft of Cự Đà

For over four decades, Mr. and Mrs. Dinh Van Nguyen in Cu Da village have been dedicated to their craft, diligently working with cassava flour, bamboo frames, and batches of golden vermicelli. Although many stages of production are now assisted by machinery, the skillful craftsmanship and family secrets remain the soul of Cu Da vermicelli.

While rolling and mixing machines are widely used, the hands of the craftsman remain the main rhythm that preserves the soul of traditional vermicelli.

Each strip of dough is stretched taut with a sense of craftsmanship, much like how the villagers of Cự Đà measure time using experience accumulated over many sunny seasons.

The sheets of vermicelli noodles are spread out evenly, thin as morning dew, faintly retaining the warmth of the hands of the noodle maker who has just finished cutting them.

The vermicelli noodles are separated little by little.

Under the midday sun, the bundles of vermicelli noodles shimmered like silk.

The drying racks, precariously high above, form the characteristic "noodle roofs"—where the sun and wind become constant companions to the craft.

Each bundle of vermicelli is carefully weighed and measured...

The craftsman's eyes, as he intently focused on his work, shone with pride – because they were not just making vermicelli, they were preserving a part of Cự Đà's memory.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/nang-niu-nghe-mien-cu-da-726180.html