Sweet and fragrant flavor of traditional cakes

(GLO)- On the occasion of the 233rd anniversary of Emperor Quang Trung's death (1792-2025), on September 19, at Quang Trung Museum (Tay Son commune, Gia Lai province), the Provincial Women's Union (VWU) coordinated with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to organize a "Folk cake making" contest.

This is not only a meaningful cultural and culinary activity, but also an opportunity for cadres and women members to express their respect to national heroes; at the same time, introduce and promote traditional local products to a large number of people and tourists.

Comrade Vu Thi Thu (2nd from left) - Deputy Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department and comrade Ha Thi Giang Thao (left cover) - President of the Provincial Women's Union visited the booth displaying traditional cakes. Photo: MN

From early morning, 8 teams from the Women's Unions of the communes and wards: Tuy Phuoc Bac, Binh Hiep, Binh An, Tay Son, Binh Phu, Binh Khe, Tuy Phuoc and An Nhon Nam were present at Quang Trung Museum to participate in the contest. Each team prepared 3-7 types of traditional cakes, of which 1-2 dishes were directly prepared at the contest. Within 90 minutes, the skillful hands of the women created trays of colorful, delicious cakes, full of the homeland's flavor.

Tuy Phuoc Bac Commune Women's Union brought to the contest 7 special cakes including: Chung cake, Tro cake, Jumping shrimp pancake, Duc cake, Tai vac cake, Gai leaf cake, and Lotus flower Dong Suong cake. Among them, Gai leaf cake is a typical and famous product of the locality.

Tuy Phuoc Bac Commune Women's Union prepares traditional cakes to participate in the contest. Photo: MN

To participate in the contest, the Women's Union of the commune selected experienced and skillful members to create beautiful and delicious cakes. The cakes were displayed on bamboo trays lined with banana leaves, decorated with flowers carved from fruits and vegetables to make the cake tray more lively and attractive. With elaborate preparation and impressive presentation, the Tuy Phuoc Bac Women's Union team won first prize.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Van - Vice President of Tuy Phuoc Bac Commune Women's Union shared: We have put all our heart into making delicious and beautiful cakes to offer to Emperor Quang Trung, expressing our respect and gratitude.

Booth displaying traditional cakes of Tay Son Commune Women's Union. Photo: MN

The Women's Union of Tay Son commune - the host unit also impressed with traditional cakes such as: Chung cake, Tet cake, Thuan cake, It cake, Linh cake, Dong Suong cake, and Troi Nuoc. The ingredients to make the cakes are: sticky rice, sugar cane, coconut, banana leaves, pandan leaves, duck eggs, pork... depending on each type of cake, different ingredients will be used. In particular, the contest team was creative in coloring the cakes from the colors of vegetables, tubers, and fruits, which are both beautiful and safe.

Although only stopping at third place, the team still left many good impressions. Ms. Nguyen Thi Xuan Tinh - President of the Women's Union of Tay Son commune happily shared: Participating in the contest is an opportunity for us to offer incense, flowers and cakes to express our respect to Emperor Quang Trung. This is also an opportunity for women members of the units to meet, exchange and strengthen solidarity.

Organizing committee of the cake offering contest at the Tay Son Tam Kiet Temple. Photo: MN

The judges scored the entries based on the following criteria: appearance, taste, creativity and food safety. During the 90 minutes, the 8 teams made and displayed their unique local cakes.

The Women's Union of Binh Khe commune brought to the contest various types of cakes: five-flavor cakes, steamed rice cakes, black bean cakes, bird's nest cakes, husband-wife cakes, and thuan cakes. The Women's Union of An Nhon Nam ward showed their ingenuity by making gai leaf cakes, salty rice cakes, pig skin cakes, purple sweet potato rice vermicelli, grilled cassava cakes, and sponge cakes.

Delegates offered incense to express their respect to Emperor Quang Trung. Photo: MN

As a result, the Organizing Committee awarded 1 first prize, 2 second prizes, 3 third prizes, and 2 consolation prizes to the competing teams. After the award ceremony, the Organizing Committee offered incense and cakes at the Tay Son Tam Kiet Temple, on the occasion of the 233rd anniversary of Emperor Quang Trung's death (1792-2025). The atmosphere became bustling and intimate when the competing teams invited everyone to enjoy the traditional cakes they made themselves.

On the occasion of Emperor Quang Trung's death anniversary, many people came to Quang Trung Museum to visit, offer incense and flowers. Therefore, the contest also attracted many people to visit and learn how to make traditional cakes. Ms. Nguyen Thi Hien (Group 10, Quy Nhon Ward) shared after enjoying traditional cakes: "These cakes are all very delicious, rich in flavor and beautifully presented. This shows the ingenuity of the women's association members."

The organizing committee awarded first prize to the Tuy Phuoc Bac Commune Women's Union team. Photo: MN

Ms. Ha Thi Giang Thao - President of the Provincial Women's Union shared: The contest is an opportunity for female cadres and members to show their respect to their ancestors; remind everyone to look back to their roots, educate the tradition of patriotism, the morality of "When drinking water, remember its source". This is also an opportunity for women to show their ingenuity and promote the typical cuisine of their locality.

Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/ngot-thom-huong-vi-banh-dan-gian-post567049.html