Hue city’s ginger jam village bustling in the buildup to Tet

Kim Long ginger jam village is the only place in the ancient city of Hue that has preserved the craft of making jam in preparation for the festive season.

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Kim Long ginger jam is famous for its distinct flavour.

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The ginger itself is cut into thin slices.

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Once the ginger is washed with clean water, the artisans begin to mix the ginger with white sugar.

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The mixture is then put onto a hot stove for one hour. Artisans then have to stir the ginger continuously to avoid it burning.

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Ginger jam is a specialty of Hue city and a popular Tet holiday treat. Its popularity has helped improve the lives of local residents.

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Since mid-December, many households have started to prepare to make ginger jam in order to meet the high demand during the important holiday in Vietnam.

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The entire process of making ginger is conducted manually by artisans without the use of additives. At present, Kim Long ward is home to 20 households who make ginger jam specifically for Tet. Kim Long ginger jams are ordered by traders from Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, and Ho Chi Minh City throughout the year.