Nguyen Thi Thuy Duong, 31, from Hanoi, and a team of young artisans have adapted traditional “to he” (dough figurine) molding and shaping techniques to create vivid lotus-shaped mooncakes.

 

The fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern baking techniques gives the Mid-Autumn Festival treat a fresh look while offering a creative new way to preserve and celebrate familiar cultural values.

An incredibly unique and hyper-realistic mooncake shaped like a lily flower vases, crafted by Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy Duong (Hanoi) and her team. Photo: VNA

Once completed, the lotus blossoms are arranged into a floral display, transforming the traditional mooncake into a decorative sculpted piece. Photo: VNA

Each petal is molded from to he dough, pressed thin, and hand-shaped before being assembled into a flower. This technique allows the artisan to create natural curves, delicate thinness, and lifelike contours. Photo: VNA

The artisans use food coloring to tint the to he (traditional dough figurine) paste, adding definition and realistic hues to the flower petals. Photo: VNA

 

 By VNA/VNP