Centuries-old flower and bonsai village in Ninh Binh struggles back to life to catch Tet sales season.

Nestled in a tranquil river region, Cam Thanh emerges like a fairy tale land in Da Nang, featuring lush nipa palm groves, meandering canals, and the peaceful rhythm of rural life.

In Vi Khe, Ninh Binh’s centuries-old bonsai village, artisans who shape ornamental trees earn incomes rivaling those of engineers.

Vi Khe village artisans are selling centuries-old trees for hundreds of thousands of dollars, built from a legacy of patience and passion.

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, a surprising calm has descended on Bao Dap village in Hong Quang Ward, Ninh Binh Province - long known as the “capital” of traditional star lantern craftsmanship.

Thanks to a new soil-washing method, pollution at the lead-recycling village of Dong Mai in Chi Dao Commune, Van Lam District, Hung Yen Province is gradually improving - offering hope for the restoration of other “dead lands.”

What began as a livelihood of last resort for villagers leaving the countryside has become a multi-generational enterprise feeding Vietnam’s recycling economy.

Entries to the 2025 craft village product contest must be handicraft products in bamboo, rattan, lacquerware, mother-of-pearl inlay, woodwork, ceramics and glass, weaving and embroidery, stone and metal carving, and floral art.

Despite their economic contributions, Vietnam’s craft villages must urgently address pollution to ensure sustainable development.

The Hanoi People’s Committee plans to launch a series of activities for the 2025 international festival on craft village preservation and development, scheduled to take place from September to November.

The capital city of Hanoi recognises both potential and challenges in preserving its traditional craft villages, especially in the modern economy.

Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands.

Binh Yen’s thriving aluminum recycling trade has brought prosperity, but at the cost of severe environmental damage.

The Nung community turns soil into sustainable income with traditional roofing tiles.

Facing the fading of the E De people’s tradition of brocade weaving, a deputy commune chairman in Dak Lak has borrowed nearly VND400 million from a bank to revive this cherished craft.

Artisans of Uoc Le still use age-old techniques to make world-renowned pork rolls.

In a remote mountain village in Quang Nam, residents uphold a unique tradition of communal hospitality that leaves a lasting impression.

The 400-year-old trade village, situated on the Bo River 10km from downtown Huế, has preserved the craft since its female founder first made noodles there centuries ago.

To revive and develop this traditional craft, local authorities are actively promoting vocational training, preservation efforts, and linking the craft with community-based tourism.