Despite facing historical challenges, the ceramic industry in Bát Tràng has persevered. Generations of artisans remain dedicated to the craft passed down by their ancestors, tirelessly producing intricate ceramics infused with the spirit of Bát Tràng.
A group of the World Crafts Council's international examiners conducted a survey and evaluation to recognise Hà Nội's Vạn Phúc silk weaving village in Vạn Phúc Ward, Hà Đông District as a member of the global Creative Cities Network.
Hà Nội's agriculture sector has recently begun prioritising the development of craft villages associated with tourism, which not only bring economic benefits, but also create jobs for local people and help preserve the cultural values of the capital city.
The craft village and creative design festival 2024 opened in Hanoi's Thuong Tin district on October 11, alongside an exhibition featuring the district's One Commune-One Product (OCOP) products and handicrafts.
Vạn Phúc silk village has been named on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and recognised by the Hà Nội People's Committee as a Capital Tourist Destination.
Driven by a desire to create a distinctive souvenir product that can raise awareness of his city, Nguyễn Thanh Thảo from Hương Sơ Ward in Huế City, has boldly innovated by using lotus leaves to create unique conical hats.