With the agreement of the People's Committee of Hoi An city, the Center for Culture, Sports, Radio and Television of Hoi An city has coordinated with relevant agencies, departments, localities and Mr. Ngo Thieu's family in advising on upgrading interior and exterior, installing lighting systems and supplementing personnel.... ensuring the organization and service for tourists... ensuring the necessary conditions of Xi Ma (Black sesame sweet soup) performance sightseeing spot to operate in accordance with the regulations of the city.
The Center for Culture, Sports, Radio and Television of Hoi An city will combine wih related agencies, departments and Mr. Ngo Thieu’s family to organize the opening ceremony of Xi Ma performance sightseeing spot at 8.45am on June 19th, 2019 at 45/17 Tran Hung Dao street, Hoi An city.
Xi Ma processing work is one of the traditional handicrafts associated with the formation and development of Hoi An commercial port - the international trade port flourished in Dai Viet period from XVII to XIX century. During this period, there was a strong and profound exchange and cultural integration process between Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and some Western countries, including the culinary field. Xi Ma is a dish originating from China, but with the passage of time, which has become a typical dish of Hoi An people. And now, many domestic and foreign tourists are interested in this dish because of its unique and taste. The main material of Xi Ma dish is black sesame, besides it also has some other locally available ingredients such as tapioca flour, sweet-potato flour, centella and some cool herbs. Therefore, it is not only considered as a traditional and delicious dish but also a good nutrition and treatment.
Visiting this place, tourists will have the opportunity to visit Ba Le Well. This is one of the typical relics of ancient wells in Hoi An, with its rich history, culture and architecture.
For further information, please contact:
The Center for Culture, Sports, Radio and Television of Hoi An city
Address: 01 Cao Hong Lanh st., Hoi An city
Tel: (0235) 3861327
Email: ttvhtt@dng.vnn.vn
Website: www.HoiAnWorldHeritage.org.vn
