Visiting Xuan La To He Village
From our ancestors' time, the craft of making tò he (traditional Vietnamese figurines made from rice dough) was also known as the craft of "sculpting animal figures" because the figures sculpted back then were only animals like chickens and pigs... but most commonly, they were sculpted figures of birds.
Heritage•25/02/2025
Regarding the name "tò he," it may have come from the fact that in the past, some people used to mold dough into the shape of a tò te horn to attract customers' attention.
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The clay figurines are still waiting for children.Amidst the myriad of modern toys, tò he (traditional Vietnamese clay figurines) still holds a unique appeal. Through the skillful hands of artisans, colorful dough is transformed into vibrant figures, embodying the beauty of folk culture passed down through generations.
Weather forecast for June 30th: Heavy rain in Northern Vietnam, beware of flash floods and landslides.On June 30th, the Northern region will continue to experience moderate to heavy rain, with some areas receiving very heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, the Central region will see a decrease in temperature and heat, while the Central Highlands and Southern regions will experience thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening.
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Over time, the "to te" sound from the horn became familiar, associated with those who made clay figurines, and was corrupted into the name "to he".
The main ingredient for making tò he (traditional Vietnamese figurines made from glutinous rice) is rice flour mixed with a small amount of glutinous rice in a ratio of 10 parts rice to 1 part glutinous rice. This mixture is thoroughly mixed, soaked in water, then ground into a fine paste, boiled until cooked, and kneaded quickly. Afterwards, the dough is formed into small balls and each ball is dyed a different color.
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The four primary colors are yellow, red, black, and green. As for pigments, the long-time artisans of Xuan La village always prefer to use natural colors, mainly derived from edible leaves or vegetables. For example, red can be obtained from gac fruit, yellow from turmeric, and green from melaleuca leaves or galangal leaves...
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