Tho Ha has over 300 households engaged in rice paper production, employing around 1,000 workers. From early morning, before the sun grows too harsh, villagers are busy sun-drying rice papers to prevent breakage.

The first step is washing and soaking rice until soft, then grinding it into a smooth batter.

Nguyen Duc Tao, with over 50 years in the craft, still skillfully spreads batter into thin sheets by hand.

Nowadays, mechanisation has boosted productivity, with each household producing between 7,000 and 10,000 rice papers daily.

Bamboo trays of thin rice papers are laid out in the sun throughout Tho Ha.

Once dried, rice papers are collected and bundled for sale.

Tho Ha rice paper is favoured by domestic consumers and exported to South Korea, Japan, and Europe. Ahead of Tet Lunar New Year, orders surge, often exceeding production capacity.

This rice paper has become an indispensable ingredient for creating delicious dishes such as fried spring rolls and fresh rolls, leaving diners with lasting impressions of its distinctive rustic flavour from Bac Ninh’s countryside.