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Fading traditions: Vietnamese crafts in decline

While traditional crafts offer a deep connection to cultural heritage, they often struggle to keep up with changing consumer tastes.

Vạn Phúc silk village aspires to join the World Creative Cities Network for crafts
As part of Hà Nội’s drive for global integration, the Vạn Phúc silk village has been nominated by the World Crafts Council for inclusion in the World Creative Cities Network for crafts.
Picture books provoke kids’ interest in traditional crafts
The Kim Đồng Publishing House, the country’s leading publisher of children’s books, has released a picture book series encouraging children to learn more about traditional crafts in Việt Nam.

Female photographers honour traditional crafts
Female photographers of the HCM City-based Hải Âu Club are displaying a photo collection depicting traditional craft villages in Việt Nam to celebrate its 34th anniversary and Việt Nam Women’s Day on October 20.
Preserving ancient crafts
Phường Bách Nghệ is a passionate group dedicated to preserving and reinventing Việt Nam's traditional crafts. From reviving ancient techniques to introducing fresh, modern designs, their mission breathes new life into time-honored craftsmanship. The group is paving new paths to ensure these ancient arts thrive in today’s world.
Vạn Phúc -- a village of traditional silk crafts and a hub of tourism
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.
Five crafts recognised as national intangible heritage
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced five traditional crafts as national intangible heritage after recognizing a number of dishes from across the country recently.

Photographer releases new book on traditional crafts
Photographer Trần Thế Phong has released his 13th photo book, entitled Nghề Truyền Thống Việt Nam (Việt Nam's Traditional Crafts)which introduces readers to Vietnamese traditional crafts.