Le Van Tam Primary School organized the extracurricular activity "Discovering folk cuisine: Traditional bamboo rice"

On the morning of October 16, Le Van Tam Primary School (Lao Cai ward) organized an extracurricular activity "Discovering folk cuisine: Traditional bamboo rice" for nearly 300 5th grade students. The activity aims to help students learn and appreciate the culinary culture of ethnic groups in the Northwest region.

At the experiential activity, Giay ethnic artisans from Coc San commune introduced the origin, meaning and uses of the traditional bamboo rice dish.

Extracurricular activities scene.

Bamboo rice is a rustic dish closely associated with the lives of the Giay ethnic group and other ethnic groups in the Northwest mountains, demonstrating creativity in preparing dishes from fragrant sticky rice and the beautiful cultural features of the community.

Giay ethnic artisans guide students through the steps of making traditional sticky rice.

Students learn and practice making bamboo rice through the following steps: preparing ingredients including fragrant sticky rice, colored forest leaves (purple leaves, pandan leaves, turmeric...), young bamboo tubes, clean spring water; creating colors from forest plants and washing rice; stuffing rice into bamboo tubes; grilling bamboo rice and how to enjoy it.

Students enthusiastically practice the steps of making sticky rice.

The joy of students when they experience making sticky rice.

The extracurricular activity ended in a joyful and excited atmosphere among the students. The experiential activity not only created a useful playground but also helped the students love work more, appreciate and preserve the national cultural identity.

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/truong-tieu-hoc-le-van-tam-to-chuc-hoat-dong-ngoai-khoa-kham-pha-am-thuc-dan-gian-com-lam-truyen-thong-post884671.html