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The colors of traditional craft villages

HNN.VN - The rhythmic clang of hammers rings out from blacksmiths’ forges, the scent of fresh wood fills carpentry workshops, and artisans work with bamboo strips, conical hat frames, needles and thread. Each craft has its own tasks, and each artisan has a personal way of keeping the tradition alive. The resulting products bear the distinctive marks of their craft villages and reflect the diligence and skill of the craftsmen.

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Amid the rhythms of everyday life, the colors of traditional craft villages embody memories and cultural identity, reflecting the spirit of the homeland and the cultural life passed down through generations. They connect the past with the present while offering fascinating hands-on experiences for visitors from near and far who come to Hue.

Hue Today Weekly is pleased to present readers with these vivid glimpses of traditional craft villages, captured by Duc Quang, a reporter.

Products from Bao La’s traditional weaving village in Dan Dien Commune 
A delegation of tourism businesses visits Bao La’s traditional weaving village 
 Preserving the craft of making conical hats
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The traditional incense-making craft in Thuy Xuan 
Decorating a unicorn-dance head 
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