An exhibit, which is ongoing in central Vietnam’s Ninh Thuan Province until the end of next month, accentuates Vietnamese people’s long-standing tradition of chewing betel quids.

The exhibit, themed “Vietnamese peoples’ betel chewing tradition”, showcases a slew of utensils used in the betel chewing practice.

The artifacts on display include specialized containers of lime, spoons, trays, and knives to chop areca nuts.

The exhibit, jointly held by Southern Women’s Museum, is running at the province’s Cham Culture Research Center until November 30.

The time-honored betel chewing practice encompasses betel quids, which contain betel leaf, areca nuts and slaked lime, and may contain tobacco.

Betel quids are traditionally offered as a mark of respect and auspicious beginnings during talks.

Betel quids, which give their regular chewers uniquely stained teeth, are also symbolic of faithfulness in relationships.

Sheaves of betel leaves and areca nuts have long made their way to Vietnamese people’s rituals, including weddings.