In the early days of the 5th lunar month, when you come to Bac Kan, you will feel the warm and happy atmosphere of women busy preparing for the Doan Ngo Festival. Some wash leaves, some wrap cakes, inhale the aroma of grass and sticky rice... all creating a unique flavor.
Mrs. Nong Thi Hoa, residing in Phuc Hoa village, Tan Tu commune, Bach Thong district, shared: Every year, on the occasion of Tet 5/5, she prepares chit leaves, sticky rice, and ash water to make banh gio. No one knows when this custom started, but she learned it from her mother when she was a child. Now she teaches it to her children and grandchildren, hoping that they will always preserve this culinary culture. Not only does she serve her family, she also makes cakes to give to distant relatives and friends... because for them, Bac Kan banh gio has a unique flavor that cannot be found anywhere else.
Banh gio has a cool, sweet taste of sticky rice mixed with the scent of dong leaves and cotton leaves. When peeling off each layer of leaves, a block of clear amber jade is revealed. Cut each piece into small pieces, gently dip it into the bowl of fragrant, golden molasses and slowly enjoy to fully appreciate the cool, sweet blend...
Banh gio is not only a dish but also represents the long-standing beliefs and culture associated with the Doan Ngo Festival - the day of "insect extermination". Preserving the profession of making banh gio also contributes to preserving traditional values and creating livelihoods for local people. Nowadays, in Bac Kan, there are many establishments specializing in making banh gio in Bach Thong district, Bac Kan city, Cho Moi... A typical example is the Bac Kan Banh gio Cooperative - a unit with products that have achieved 3-star OCOP certification, known to many people.
Since the end of April and the beginning of May of the lunar calendar, the Bac Kan Banh Gio Cooperative has been busy with orders from outside the province. In addition to selling in Bac Kan, the Cooperative has expanded its market through online sales channels such as Facebook, Zalo, and Tiktok. Ms. Loc Thi Chanh, Director of the Cooperative, said: For the past week, the Cooperative has been working at full capacity. In addition to the members of the Cooperative, the facility has had to hire 6 more workers to work continuously. Up to now, the Cooperative has produced more than 60,000 cakes, and orders for cakes are expected to increase further. Compared to last year, cake output has increased by 1/3, with orders mainly concentrated outside the province."
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, banh gio is both a dish that preserves traditional flavors and a unique culinary culture of Bac Kan people, which is being preserved and promoted. It can be seen that if invested and widely promoted, the banh gio craft village in Bac Kan can become a destination for community tourism, culinary experiences, contributing to promoting the rural economy./ .
Source: https://baobackan.vn/net-van-hoa-am-thuc-tet-doan-ngo-post71124.html
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