Dong Tao Chicken, Food of Choice for Lunar New Year — VOA Learning English
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Dong Tao chicken has been a food of choice for generations in Vietnam for the Lunar New Year, or Tet.
The rare bird is known for its strangely large feet. It is also known as a “dragon chicken.” The chicken gets its name from the village of Dong Tao, about 30 kilometers southeast of Hanoi.
Dong Tao chickens are believed to bring good luck and wealth to their owners. At one point, they were only bred to serve meat for the royal families and officials.
Today, demand for Dong Tao chicken in Vietnam has risen sharply. That demand comes from a growing number of wealthy people in one of Asia's fastest-growing economies.
Le Trong Dung is a chicken farmer in the village of Dong Tao. He told Reuters…
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