Mooncakes evoke nostalgia for northern Vietnam's countryside

Nguyen Thi Thuy Duong, who was born in Ham Yen village of Tuyen Quang province, left a well-paying job at a bank to pursue her passion for baking. (Photo: Bui Hang/VOV)

“I was born a village girl in the northern delta of Vietnam. The tiled roofs, brick courtyards, mossy walls, and areca trees in the front yard have become an unforgettable part of my childhood", said Duong, describing one of her works inspired by these familiar sights. (Photo: Bui Hang/VOV)

Duong utilizes common ingredients like baking flour, water, mung bean filling, and food coloring. However, instead of the traditional golden syrup for her mooncakes' crust, Duong uses white syrup to make coloring easier. (Photo: Bui Hang/VOV)

Her unique mooncakes evoke childhood memories in those who have had the chance to admire them. (Photo: Bui Hang/VOV)

Details are meticulously crafted, even the water jars in the courtyard. (Photo: Bui Hang/VOV)

These details are hand-crafted by the baker herself for the most realistic effects. (Photo: Bui Hang/VOV)

The most challenging and time-consuming steps are shaping and coloring the cake, Duong said. (Photo: Bui Hang/VOV)

Details made into incorrect sizes and shapes can skew the overall proportions of the model. (Photo: Bui Hang/VOV)

(Photo: Bui Hang/VOV)

A closer look at the fine details of Duong's mooncake (Photo: Bui Hang/VOV)

Duong plans to display her mooncakes at tourist attractions to spread the traditional cultural beauty of Vietnam. (Photo: Bui Hang/VOV)

Mooncakes evoke nostalgia for northern Vietnam's countryside

08-09-2024 14:04

(VOVWORLD) - Using basic ingredients found in most kitchens, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy Duong, who is living Hanoi, has created beautiful mooncakes that resemble northern Vietnam's village miniature.