The cool, gentle Nam stream in Muong Lo is the place where live fish species . With the upstream behavior, the fish usually swim upstream to spawn. Then the schools of juvenile fish kept drifting downstream to the Nam Thia stream. Perhaps thanks to that, in Nam Thia there are so many unspeakable fish.
Fish eat to live. The fish are elongated, with a slender body that is as big as four fingers. Especially, there are very few bones, firm meat, sweet and not fishy, so people are spoiled for processing fish dishes. From “pa glass pinh” – fish is clamped with bamboo and then grilled over hot coals. To “pa mold” – fish wrapped in banana leaves and then buried in hot ash. Or dishes that take a lot of time: “pa mam” – making fish sauce, “pa khong squat” – sour salted fish, “pa khonh Giai” – kitchen guard fish…
No matter what dish, it is indispensable to have a bowl of “nam pia” dipping sauce , which is a mixture of the intestines of raw fish, finches, onions, and ginger and then boiled.
The fish specialize in upstream, so they are extremely quick. Therefore, people always come up with many ways to lure this precious fish. Some people throw a fishing rod with the bait of squirming earthworms. Those who are skillful with their hands can cast their fishing nets, and if they are skillful in observing the flow, they will also catch a heavy net. The most unique thing to mention is “stone chute” . Thai people create small caves, “chuoms” with rocks under the water. Lure fish in with buffalo and cow bones. When the fish enters, they use seine nets to catch them. One chum can sometimes have 4-5 kg of fish.
The fish of the Thia lineage are not only considered food but also appear solemnly in the wedding offerings of the Thai people. That’s how I know how much Yen Bai people appreciate this fish. If you suddenly miss Nam Thia, don’t forget the fragrant fish, the gentle water, the bustling “stealing stone” session, the bowl of wine and the Thai Xoe dance.
Source: Collected internet.
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With a history of fighting against invaders to protect the land, win freedom, independence and build the country dating back thousands of years by the Vietnamese people and the convergence of 54 other ethnic groups. each other has contributed to the diversity, richness and uniqueness of Vietnam's culture.
The cultural identity of ethnic groups is clearly expressed in community life and in economic activities from customs, costumes to culinary styles. Below are the unique features of Vietnamese culture that you can learn about.