The bustling scene at a traditional Mooncake shop in Xuan Dinh village, with customers eagerly purchasing their favorite treats for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
A diverse range of beautifully crafted traditional Mooncakes, featuring intricate designs and patterns, ready to be enjoyed during the festive season.
Our correspondent observed that the Mooncake shops in Xuan Dinh village were bustling with customers. To avoid traffic congestion, many people had to park their vehicles outside the village. The traditional Mooncakes come in a variety of designs and are priced between 25,000 and 60,000 VND each.
A busy scene at a Mooncake shop, with customers eagerly making their selections for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival.
At one of the Mooncake shops, customers are provided with detailed information and pricing for the various types of Mooncakes. After finalizing their order, the staff retrieves the desired Mooncakes as per the customer’s request.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the village of Xuan Dinh comes alive with the aroma of freshly baked Mooncakes and the sound of bustling crowds.
A vibrant scene at various Mooncake production facilities in Xuan Dinh village, with customers eagerly making their purchases for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival.
As evening falls, the Mooncake shops in Xuan Dinh village continue to buzz with activity, with customers lining up to make their festive purchases.
Mr. and Mrs. Pham Tuan Duc (aged 40), residents of Phuc Yen city in Vinh Phuc province, shared their experience: “We have been buying Mooncakes from Xuan Dinh village for 8 years. We find the Mooncakes here delicious and not too sweet, and the prices are reasonable. This year, we bought 20 cakes, some for ourselves and some as gifts for our elders.”
At the Mooncake production facility of Ms. Bui Thi Binh, a 35-year veteran in the trade, around 20 workers labor simultaneously to meet the high demand during this festive season. All workers are required to wear masks, aprons, gloves, and other protective gear, and the baking utensils are thoroughly disinfected to ensure food safety.
Selecting the right ingredients is a critical step in Mooncake production. Subpar ingredients can negatively impact the taste, appearance, and food safety of the final product. The shop owners shared that they source their ingredients from reputable suppliers, ensuring clear origins and proper invoicing. While machinery has improved the production process, many traditional manual steps are still necessary. After kneading, the dough is divided into portions, rolled out, filled with delicious fillings, and then shaped using molds.
Ms. Bui Thi Binh shared that during the Mid-Autumn Festival, their shop attracts customers from neighboring provinces. “We place a strong emphasis on food hygiene,” she said. “Before each Mid-Autumn Festival, our staff undergoes health checks and participates in training sessions organized by the Xuan Tao Ward to ensure we meet food safety standards.”
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