The seven lotus flowers, representing the first seven footsteps of Buddha after his birth, will be lit throughout the Vesak season, bringing a unique and gentle beauty to the Huong River.

Nurturing a dream from childhood memories, Nguyen Van He has brought his artistic vision to life on Kim Son Hill in the village of Kim Son (Thuy Bang Ward, Thuan Hoa District). Here, his unique creation, a giant airplane model, has captivated visitors with its remarkable presence.

Not only well known in the “kite map” as a kite maker whose giant kites have flown in many parts of the world, Nguyen Dang Hoang is also considered a unique kite flier as he has made countless original kites, creating his own brand name “Hoang’s Kite.” Among them, his dragon kite, a symbol of power,_ made with Hoang’s skillful hands then hovered in the sky at shows and international festivals made many people admire.

The pair of giant dragons – the mascot of the Year of the Dragon are being crafted amidst the curiosity of both locals and tourists. The pair of these dragons are placed in the large yard opposite the entrance of Quoc Hoc High School for the Gifted on Le Loi street., Hue City.

Visiting Bao La Bamboo and Rattan Cooperative (Quang Phu commune, Quang Dien district), I met artisans who are hard at work keeping their professions and looking for new directions through their product design improvement. Many of their fine and quality handicraft products have been present in the world market.