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Floating cakes for Cold Food Festival in Vietnam

From the early hours of the morning on April 22, Hanoians have been busy making and buying “Bánh trôi" and "Bánh chay" specifically for the Cold Food Festival which falls on the third day of the third lunar month.

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9 May, 2023

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floating cakes for cold food festival in vietnam picture 2 — Sticky rice balls are sold by shops throughout Hanoi’s traditional markets, including Hang Be and Cau Dong markets.

floating cakes for cold food festival in vietnam picture 3 — Shops boast ready-made cakes, as well as the right ingredients to make fresh cakes for their customers.

floating cakes for cold food festival in vietnam picture 4 — It is estimated that each business consumes 80 kg to 100 kg of rice powder to make floating cakes in the morning.

floating cakes for cold food festival in vietnam picture 5 — A plate of Bánh trôi” and a bowl of “Bánh chay” costs anywhere from VND15,000 to VND20,000.

floating cakes for cold food festival in vietnam picture 6 — Phuong, a trader working at Cau Dong market, says her family often stays up all night to make enough cakes in order to meet consumer demand this day.

floating cakes for cold food festival in vietnam picture 7 — Dozens of employees are constantly working as they strive to meet customer demand.

floating cakes for cold food festival in vietnam picture 8 — Wet markets are bustling on the morning of April 22 as locals prepare floating cakes to worship their ancestors during the Cold Food Festival.

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