Rice mortar of Mo Nam ethnic minority people in Mang Den

Hello dear Hivers in the Abundance Tribe community, today, I would like to write about rice mortars of the Mo Nam ethnic minority in Mang Den.

The rice mortar is an important symbol in the life and culture of the Mo Nam ethnic group in Mang Den. It is not simply a tool for pounding and cleaning rice, but also carries many special cultural and spiritual values.

A rice mortar is a traditional tool used to separate rice husks, thereby creating delicious rice grains for meals. Pounding rice by hand often requires labor and patience, which is why the rice grains produced are more treasured by the Mo Nam people and it represents the interaction between humans and nature.

The rice mortar is often passed down from generation to generation, forming an important part of the family and community culture of the Mo Nam people. Using a rice mortar is also a way to connect the Mo Nam people with the source of rice, an important food in their cuisine. The rice pounding mortar represents the work and love of mothers, grandmothers and women in the family, as they are often the ones responsible for pounding rice every day.

For the Mo Nam people, the rice mortar also has a special spiritual meaning. It is often considered a symbol of holiness and connection to the sacred world. Rice pounders often put their soul and emotions into their work, besides showing their respect and gratitude to their ancestors and gods for giving them precious food sources.

The use of a rice mortar is a manual process, allowing the rice pounder to have greater control over the rice grinding process. When using a rice mortar, the rice grains are not pounded too finely or too quickly, allowing the structure of the rice grains to be maintained and their natural flavor intact. Rice pounded in a mortar often has a natural aroma and better taste than rice ground by machine. In addition, this process of pounding rice by hand creates rice grains with a natural viscosity, helping the rice stick tightly and not separate when cooking.

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