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Oan cakes prove popular during Vu Lan festival

VOV.VN - Oan cake is widely acknowledged as the symbol of the Buddhist festival of Vu Lan, or Ghost Festival, with the event being a time for Vietnamese people to show their deep gratitude towards their parents and the deceased.

oan cakes prove popular during vu lan festival picture 1 — The oan cake reflects the Vietnamese spirit, personality, and soul of always placing importance on dutifulness and loyalty.

oan cakes prove popular during vu lan festival picture 2 — According to the owner of a oan cake making factory, the first step is to cook the sugar using water until it becomes dense, then thoroughly stir it with vanilla and grapefruit flower oil.

oan cakes prove popular during vu lan festival picture 3 — Ingredients needed to make the cake include roasted glutinous rice powder, refined white sugar, vanilla, and grapefruit flower oil.

oan cakes prove popular during vu lan festival picture 4 — The process of cooking the sugar is typically the most difficult step as there needs to be enough sugar in order to ensure its stickiness.

oan cakes prove popular during vu lan festival picture 5 — Each frame is carved to feature images of a dragon flying or a phoenix dancing.

oan cakes prove popular during vu lan festival picture 6 — This year the factory also produces artistic oan cakes in various shapes and sizes, including gold bars, peaches, and lotus leaves.

oan cakes prove popular during vu lan festival picture 7 — The cakes are decorated with glitter, crystal beads, and pearls, thereby creating a unique look.

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oan cakes prove popular during vu lan festival picture 9 — Craftsmen stack oan cakes together to form giant towers as a way of attracting buyers.

oan cakes prove popular during vu lan festival picture 10 — Each artistic oan tower costs between VND200,000 and VND1 million, depending on their size.

oan cakes prove popular during vu lan festival picture 11 — The cake can be preserved for between six and 12 months, depending on the humidity of the place it is kept.

oan cakes prove popular during vu lan festival picture 12 — Oan cakes are placed on the altars of Vietnamese temples and pagodas so local households can worship their ancestors.

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