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Under the old phoenix, there is a car ‘tofu 5,000 a cup’ for 15 years

For more than 15 years with a tofu truck of 5,000 VND/cup sold at the gate of Linh Mu Pagoda (Thua Thien-Hue), Ms. Le Thi Kim Oanh has raised 3 children to go to university.

Tofu car is 5,000 VND/cup sold in front of Linh Mu Pagoda (Hue City, Thua Thien-Hue Province) and together with Mrs. Le Thi Kim Oanh (60 years old, Huong Ho Ward, Hue City) raised 3 children to college. learn. The poor mother only has a small wish that her children can get a good education and have a stable life.



Even though it’s difficult, Mrs. Oanh always encourages her son to study hard with the income from her tofu truckLE HOAI NHAN

The “priceless” inheritance of a poor mother

Working as a tofu seller at Linh Mu pagoda for 15 years, her income is meager, her family life is not very well-off, but Oanh still lives peacefully every day with her family in a small house.

Nearly 7 years ago, disaster struck, her husband suddenly died, leaving 3 children in adulthood. The whole world seems to be on the shoulders of a weak woman. After her husband’s funeral, Ms. Oanh single-handedly continued to sell tofu, raising children every day.

Understanding the hardships of the mother, the 3 children know to try their best. Diligent with books, all 3 passed the entrance exam to major universities . The first daughter passed the Mathematics Pedagogy (Hue University of Education). Following her, two younger siblings were admitted to Hue School of Foreign Languages ​​and Medicine (Hue University).



Each cup of fragrant tofu with the scent of lemon and ginger costs 5,000 VNDLE HOAI NHAN

“Since my father’s death, my mother has worked very hard, so my sisters all put their studies first, hoping to change the future. In addition to studying, I tutor to help my mother with a part of the study costs,” said Le Van Thanh (22 years old, youngest son studying Pharmacy).

Currently, Oanh’s eldest daughter has graduated from school, has a stable and happy job with her own home. After graduating from university with honors, the second daughter went to study abroad in Japan.



Young people in Hue enjoy sipping warm tofu while watching the poetic Perfume River in front of Linh Mu pagoda gate. LE HOAI NHAN

A lot of young people and tourists enjoy Mrs. Oanh’s tofuLE HOAI NHAN

The burden on Mrs. Oanh’s shoulders seems to have eased. “Life is hard, but stay optimistic to earn money to raise children. Her biggest and priceless inheritance is also them, I just hope that all three of them have stable jobs, be successful and always be at peace,” she confided.

Tofu car raised “dream”

The strong woman’s tofu cart has been present at the corner of the street next to the gate of Linh Mu Pagoda for 15 years. At about 8:00 a.m. every day, Mrs. Oanh pushed the cart to the old phoenix tree in front of the temple gate to sell, and didn’t come back until late at night.

On average, she earns about 200,000 VND per day. That meager amount is enough to pay for living expenses and for his youngest son to study.

Oanh’s tofu truck is also associated with many generations of students and students from Hue. Going to Linh Mu Pagoda, just look for a trolley with A4 sheets on it with the words “Kim Oanh tofu 5 thousand a cup”, diners will enjoy delicious tofu while leisurely watching the Perfume River. dream. Many people say to each other: “The tofu here is delicious, nutritious and cheap”.



Despite difficulties, Mrs. Oanh always encourages her children to study hardLE HOAI NHAN

Diners come here not only for the delicious food but also for the gentle lady and the gentle voice of the seller. From strangers to acquaintances, Mrs. Oanh always gently invites guests.

“The first time I ate Ms. Oanh’s tofu, it was delicious, but the price of 5,000 VND is too reasonable. Ms. Oanh is the right Hue girl, speaks softly and enthusiastically”, Huynh Thi Cam Tuoi (23 years old, tourists from Dak Nong) shared.



The tofu car parked in front of Linh Mu Pagoda is also a dating spot for young people in HueLE HOAI NHAN

Ms. Le Thi Thanh Tam (57 years old, also selling tofu nearby) expressed her admiration for “colleagues”. “Oanh has been selling with me here for more than 15 years now. Sisters are also happy to share guests together. She’s really good when she’s raising three children to go to university alone!”, Mrs. Tam said.

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