"Banh Gai Tu Tru" craft village
"Banh Gai Tu Tru" craft village
"Banh Gai Tu Tru" craft village
"Banh Gai Tu Tru" craft village
"Banh Gai Tu Tru" craft village
"Banh Gai Tu Tru" craft village
"Banh Gai Tu Tru" craft village
"Banh Gai Tu Tru" craft village

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Phone: 0979182441

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Address: xa tho dien, huyen tho xuan, thanh hoa,

The land of Tho Xuan is home to many traditional craft villages, each known for its unique and special products. Among them, there is one traditional craft village famous for producing a delicious and well-known type of cake: “Banh Gai Tu Tru” The product "Banh Gai Tu Tru" originated during the Later Le period, in the 15th century. The people who created this delicious cake came from Thinh My village (now part of Tho Dien commune, Tho Xuan district, Thanh Hoa province). The name of the village was given by Le Loi King, reflecting the village's beautiful and prosperous landscape at that time. The village also had another name, Mia village, and was located peacefully along the Chu River. Later, the village moved inland behind the dike. At that time, the village was bustling, with boats coming and going, and it became a gathering place for artisans and craftsmen of all kinds, including bakers and those preparing offerings for the king, among which was “Banh Gai”. Today, the cake is often referred to as " Banh Gai Tu Tru " a name linked to a high-ranking official in the Le dynasty who held the title "Tu Tru" (a government position in the ... View more

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The land of Tho Xuan is home to many traditional craft villages, each known for its unique and special products. Among them, there is one traditional craft village famous for producing a delicious and well-known type of cake: “Banh Gai Tu Tru”

The product "Banh Gai Tu Tru" originated during the Later Le period, in the 15th century. The people who created this delicious cake came from Thinh My village (now part of Tho Dien commune, Tho Xuan district, Thanh Hoa province). The name of the village was given by Le Loi King, reflecting the village's beautiful and prosperous landscape at that time. The village also had another name, Mia village, and was located peacefully along the Chu River. Later, the village moved inland behind the dike.

At that time, the village was bustling, with boats coming and going, and it became a gathering place for artisans and craftsmen of all kinds, including bakers and those preparing offerings for the king, among which was “Banh Gai”. Today, the cake is often referred to as " Banh Gai Tu Tru " a name linked to a high-ranking official in the Le dynasty who held the title "Tu Tru" (a government position in the royal court), reflecting the historical connection to the region's heritage.

"Banh Gai Tu Tru" has a black, chewy, soft, and fragrant outer layer wrapped in several layers of banana leaves. Inside, it contains a filling made from a variety of ingredients combined together. The cake's glossy black exterior, once evenly wrapped around the filling, is then sprinkled with a layer of white sesame seeds to enhance its richness, visual appeal, and make it easier to peel.

For over 600 years, the craft of making "banh gai" has deeply rooted itself in the consciousness of the local people. Day by day, the rhythm of life in Mia village flows as gently as the Chu River, with the fertile soil nourishing both banks, bestowing upon the villagers enough food, clothing, and a prosperous, happy life. This is symbolized through the thin but meaningful "gai" (mulberry) leaves that wrap the cakes, carrying with them a sense of gratitude and affection. This quiet, enduring tradition is a defining characteristic of Mia village and a source of pride for the entire Thanh region. It holds a special place in the overall development of the rural communities in the midland area, one that cannot be replaced.

The specialties of different regions across the S-shaped land of Vietnam are all imbued with the flavors of hometown and the sentiments of the local people. The residents of Mia village are always eager to share their unique offerings, which can only be found here, giving visitors a truly distinctive experience when they come to explore this land. The taste of "banh gai" is forever etched in the hearts of those far from home and has also become well-known to many people from other regions across the country.

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