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To He (toy figurine) is a traditional toy for children. It is made of sticky rice powder, sugar and food colouring 

 

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To He craftsman uses a comb to create beard or hair for toy figurines 

 

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Young people are more interested in making the traditional toys 

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The craft requires dexterity, creativity and precision in every detail to turn out quality products

 

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Colourful toy figurines attract foreign visitors 

 

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Colourful toy figurines attract youngsters 

 

 

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Toy figurines are sold on the Ho Guom pedestrian street during weekend 

 

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Toy figurines are sold on the Ho Guom pedestrian street during weekend 
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Toy figurines are sold on the Trinh Cong Son pedestrian street

 

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There are competitions for To He makers to restore and preserve the ancient trade

 

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Toy figurines’ four basic colours are yellow, red, blue and black 

 

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Toy figurines’ four basic colours are yellow, red, blue and black
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In the past, To He were usually familiar animals, fruits and national heroes. Now the figurines are created in a greater variety of imaginative forms 

 

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Xuan La artisans use simple tools such as a comb, bamboo sticks and beeswax to create a toy figurine 

 

 

 

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Mid-Autumn toy making village in Hung Yen

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