Traditional Vietnamese dishes are made from clay
Miniature models, including bowls of Pho, noodle soup, and bread, have gone on sale at a souvenir shop in Hanoi, proving to be popular among visitors due to their production from clay by a young girl.
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The concept to create tiny versions of traditional Vietnamese dishes was first initiated one year ago by Nguyen Ha An, 28, a bachelor of construction architecture. At that time the native of Nghe An Province was the owner of a souvenir shop located in Hanoi.
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The popular Vietnamese cuisine Banh Mi is also featured in miniaturised form. Indeed, the item is the same size as Ha An’s thumb. Typically, it would take Ha An and her team between three and five days to complete a single piece.
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Each person plays a role in the different stages of creation, such as shaping, creating details, and colouring.
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Ha An’s team has received plenty of support from members of the public.
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