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Traditional rice paper-making village in Hà Tĩnh busy for Tết

Production during the days leading up to Tết is doubled compared to normal days, following the spike in market demand.

Vermicelli village in Binh Dinh busy ahead of Tet holiday

The An Thai vermicelli making village in Binh Dinh is busy at this time of year as local people work hard to complete orders for the upcoming Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Vietnamese incense village shines in Belgian media

The incense-making village of Quang Phu Cau in Hanoi’s countryside, which has become viral on Instagram, has been featured on the La Une channel of Belgium’s French-language broadcasting organisation RTBF.

Mekong Delta dried fish making villages busy ahead of Tết

To improve value, local authorities have strengthened oversight of the quality of dried fish and trade promotions, and helped producers get their products registered under the country’s “One Commune-One Product” (OCOP) programme.

Chung cake making village in Hanoi hustles ahead of Tet

Located in Thanh Tri district of Hanoi, Tranh Khuc village specialises in making Banh Chung and is full of villagers hastily producing the festive delicacy for the Lunar New Year festival, which begins in just over two weeks.

Centuries of tradition fill craft village with scent of incense in Tet season

Every year as Lunar New Year approaches, the entrance of Quyet Thang Village is filled with the strong fragrance of the incense sticks made here.

Vu Dai villagers braise fish in clay pots for Tet treat

Situated some 50km away from Hanoi, Vu Dai village in Ha Nam province's Ly Nhan district is famous for its braised fish in clay pots which has become a delicacy of the northern region during Lunar New Year Festival, known locally as Tet.

Hanoi brings craft village products to the world

Many Hanoi craft village products have special value and are recognized as national treasures

Painting the town red

In the heart of Le Minh Xuan Commune, Binh Chanh District, HCMC lies a 100-year-old incense-making village where skilled artisans turn their craft into a living masterpiece.

300-year-old Thanh Tien paper flower making village busy ahead of Tet

Artisans based in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue’s 300-year-old Thanh Tien craft village are hurrying to make paper flowers as the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, approaches.

Tho Ha rice paper helps make Bac Giang famous inside and outside Vietnam

Bac Giang Province’s Tho Ha, an ancient village on the banks of the Cau River, is renowned for its characteristic culture including the craft of making rice paper, that has become a famous trade-mark inside and outside the country.

Famous snake village officially recognised as a tourist site of Hanoi

The Hanoi suburban village of Le Mat, well-known nationwide for its snake farms and restaurants, has officially became a tourist destination of the capital city.

Ngu Xa bronze casting: preserving an age-old artistic legacy

Over the past 500 years, Ngũ Xã bronze casting has evolved into magnificent masterpieces of national art. However, despite enduring various challenges, the village now has only one remaining family-run bronze-casting workshop.

HCM City’s 100-year-old incense-making village busy ahead of Tet

Over recent days craftsmen in the incense-making village of Le Minh Xuan in Binh Chanh district of Ho Chi Minh City have been hard at work as they strive to meet orders for the coming Lunar New Year holiday, known locally as Tet.

Chuon Ngo nacre inlays - the millennial craft village in Hanoi’s outskirt

Hanoi's artisans work tirelessly to preserve the quintessence of ancient craftsmanship passed down from generation to generation.

Chuong Village conical hats: symbol of Vietnamese heritage

The conical hats of Chuong Village are not only practical items but also works of art, meticulously painted and adorned with intricate patterns.

Ngũ Xã bronze casting: preserving an age-old artistic legacy

Over the past 500 years, Ngũ Xã bronze casting has evolved into magnificent masterpieces of national art. However, despite enduring various challenges, the village now has only one remaining family-run bronze-casting workshop.

Phu Vinh Village: preserving tradition, inspiring innovation

From one generation to the next, the people of Phú Vinh Village have maintained their deep connection to bamboo and rattan, mastering the artistry and understanding the unique properties of these plants.

A journey through time and tradition in Uoc Le Village

Dating back 500 years, Uoc Le Village’s fame originates from the giò chả (pork paste) making profession that has been passed down through the generations.

Restoring the images of Vietnamese dragons on Bat Trang ceramics

A collection of 100 sculptures and vases with unique images of Vietnamese dragons was recently unveiled at the Vietnam Ceramics Center, Bat Trang Ceramic Village in Hanoi.