Visiting to Hoi An and enjoying Xi Ma

Mr. Ngo Thieu and his wife
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The main material of this dish is obviously black sesame. Besides, the seller added 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.

Ingredients for making Xi Ma: Black sesame, tapioca flour, sweet-potato flour, bowled-sugar, centella
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Over the past years, anyone who came to Hoi An and looked for Xi Ma is almost pointed to sweet-soup loads of Mr. Ngo Thieu- 106 years old. Currently, because of old age, he occasionally appears. The trade cedes to his descendants.
 
In order to preserve the value of the traditional occupation and introduce new sightseeing spot for tourists, The Center for Culture-Sports and Radio-Television of Hoi An city has coordinated with relevant agencies, departments, localities and Mr. Ngo Thieu’s family organize the opening ceremony of  Xi Ma performance sightseeing spot.
 
The sightseeing spot will be opened on the morning of June 19^th, 2019 at 45/17 Tran Hung Dao street, Hoi An city. The house and yard of Ngo Thieu’s family are a part of Xi Ma performance areas
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Besides, 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.