Getting crafty

August 23, 2022 - 10:13

Hundreds of beautiful craft products were up for sale at a special fair in Hanoi’s Old Quarters over the weekend. The activity, the first of its kind, was co-organised by UNESCO Office in Vietnam and Hanoi authorities to create a playground for young handcraft makers nationwide to showcase their unique creations to the public.

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