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Xuan La is an old village located in Phu Xuyen District, Ha Noi. The village is famous for its traditional craft of making to he (tò he), a unique Vietnamese art form that has existed for over 300 years.
To he figurines are made from glutinous rice powder and come in various shapes, including animals, trees, flowers, and characters from folk stories. It is said that to he was originally made to be dedicated to the gods on festive days so the figurines often used to be in the shapes of animals.
Despite their apparent simplicity, creating these figurines requires honed skill and a keen eye for combining colors to bring them to life. Artisans use their own hands and basic tools like small combs and bamboo sticks to shape these delightful figurines.
Today, although to he cannot compete with modern toys in both city and countryside markets, it is one of the few surviving traditional toys of Viet Nam. To he creations still attract both children and adults. Xuan La remains the most well-known village in the country for preserving this unique art, and to he remains a sweet childhood memory for many Vietnamese people.
1. How long has Xuan La village existed?
2. Do to he figurines come in many shapes and colors?
3. What do artisans use to shape the glutinous rice powder into to he?
4. Who do to he creations attract?