(Illustration) Unlike ordinary pork sausages, Cham sausages require ingenuity and sophistication from raw materials to processing. The outer shell is beef intestine, so that the dish has a tough, sweet and strange taste. The stuffing inside must also be pieces of shredded meat from the bones, so it has an attractive aroma. After that, people will deodorize with finely chopped ginger. (Illustration) And yet, a sausage with the right taste must have the fat and the fat. The best type of fat is sa fat, lard to make the dish more moist. The perfect ratio would be two parts meat one part fat. So mix all together with pepper, spices, star anise and secret recipes of the Cham people… to stuff the beef intestines. But the uniqueness of tossing and turning requires a unique ingredient – cold rice. Just adding a little fermented cold rice to the filling will stimulate the flavor in the strange sweet and sour taste. Each round, full, finger-sized sausage is tied into a string and dried. After 3 sun exposure, it is enough to drain, hunt meat and can be enjoyed. (Illustration) To fully feel the delicious, nutritious food of the dish, the best way is to grill beef sausages on embers, when cooked, “treat” right there. In the hot heat, just blow up and feel the melting sweetness of meat and beef fat. Mixed in is a little sourness of cold rice balanced and spicy to stimulate the taste of pepper and chili. The aroma emanating from the fire and the fat water flowing into the fire sounded like a “crack” sound. Dotted with sweet sauce, served with cinnamon is enough “standard” post. (Illustration) (Illustration) (Illustration) Tung lo ma is not only a specialty dish of the Cham people but also a precious gift that has been kept for generations. Once coming to this land, you should not miss the opportunity to experience the unique taste of beef sausages.

In the last days of March and the beginning of April, when the translation of Covid-19 was well controlled, the normal rhythm of life returned in many localities. Business and service activities were relaxed, people began to look to domestic tourism destinations such as to relax after a long series of hard work and strictly abide by the regulations on distance and travel restrictions. For those who love the sea and are passionate about moving, Cu Lao Cham Island is one of the most interesting and attractive destinations.
Instead of the quiet scene during the epidemic season, Cua Dai port (Hoi An) is now crowded with boats and canoes to welcome guests out and in Cu Lao Cham. Visitors came in crowded but were divided orderly, so there was no jostling and pushing. On the face of the train driver as well as the ticketing team, the tour guide had more bright smiles, when the tour was gradually restored after the epidemic. Bai Ong, Cu Lao Cham Island. Photo: Van Thang Only about 20 minutes to turn the sea wave, canoes have docked at Cu Lao Cham port. Different from the noise of the town, Cu Lao Cham attracts visitors from the moment you set foot on the island with a peaceful, simple and fresh beauty. Warmly welcoming us with considerate questions, Nguyen Thi My Loi – a beautiful young tour guide of a small island meticulously guides guests through the procedure of motorbike rental, introduces the island, and then takes it to explore. famous places on the island such as Hai Tang pagoda, ancient Cham well, Cu Lao Cham marine museum …
Coming back here for the second time, after 5 years, Cu Lao Cham gave me a really different feeling. It is more and more spacious houses, including many homestays with beautiful flowers. The small houses of the people on both sides of the road are also meticulously cared for from the typical yellow paint color of Hoi An ancient town to flower pots, ornamental plants in front of all kinds from confetti, life, marigold flowers … always bright and bright. Simple and beautiful, every street in Cu Lao Cham can also be an interesting check-in point for visitors.
In particular, Cu Lao Cham has many beautiful beaches such as Bai Ong, Bai Bac, Bai Du, Bai Chong, Bai Huong … In which, Bai Ong is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Cu Lao Cham when owning. The shore is quite safe, the clear blue water is visible at the bottom, the long white sand is smooth and soft, like a crescent moon shape. Just immerse in that cool water, all worries will disappear …
Say no to plastic bags
Cu Lao Cham is located more than 10 nautical miles from the coast of Cua Dai. The island cluster covers an area of ​​15.5 km2, a population of about 3,000 people, living mainly on fishing. Nguyen Thi My Loi said, growing green vegetables on the island is very difficult, so most of them are transported from the mainland, during the rough sea season, food is delivered to the island by helicopter. The main helipad overlooking the romantic Bai Ong is also a famous check-in point in Cu Lao Cham.
Although there are still many difficulties, but Cu Lao Cham people are always optimistic, work, enjoy a peaceful and happy life and seek economic development direction from tourism. And the most special thing, Cu Lao Cham is one of the rare islands that say no to plastic bags for more than 10 years.
Setting foot on the island, the panels bold with large words: “Please join us not to use plastic bags on the island” has become a familiar image to many tourists. Not only that, from restaurants, food stalls, street vendors to local markets also resolutely removed plastic bags, instead, people packed paper, banana leaves, and pineapple bags … All people unanimously agreed. for a green – clean – beautiful island commune. “I was very surprised when I bought a little gift on the island and was given a lovely small bag recycled from a pineapple sack by the salesgirl” – Ms. Thu Giang, Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi, visiting Cu Lao Cham island happily share.
Initial success from removing plastic bags, at present, Cu Lao Cham islet is continuing to implement the second program: No plastic straws, no food, drinks and disposable plastic containers.
Keeping a fresh environment, plus many pristine beauty of forests, seas, mountains … Cu Lao Cham has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a reserve area. biosphere in the world, creating a thrust for the island to develop ecotourism. As the beautiful tour guide Nguyen Thi My Loi said: “Cu Lao Cham has a wild natural beauty bestowed upon it, abundant natural seafood resources; people are very hospitable and friendly; On the island there is no plastic bag so it is unlike any other island ”.