Article: Rice paper village enjoys bumper New Year.

Hanoi , January 26 (VNA) -- Although many craft villages are facing difficult times, with some even running the risk of bankruptcy due to the global economic recession, the Phu Hoa Dong rice paper village in Cu Chi district, Ho Chi Minh City , is enjoying a business boom, so much so that demand far outstrips supply of these tasty seasonal treats.

The days running up to Tet are viewed as the peak season by Phu Hoa Dong villagers. Since the start of the eleventh month of the lunar year, the village has become increasingly bustling and the new year atmosphere seems to have arrived earlier than usual as the village residents beaver through the different stages in the ...

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