Back to bronze

The making of bronze products in one village of Thanh Hóa Province goes back a long way. It was possibly introduced there in the 11th century. Bronze products were always popular but then cheaper aluminium and stainless steel products came along. Now, people are once again making and buying bronze products.

Ancient painting in Ninh Bình in need of restoration

The painting is believed to feature a portrait of monk Nguyễn Minh Không (Lý Quốc Sư) (1065-1141) and has been kept in Thánh Nguyễn Temple in Ninh Bình Province.

Trà Đông beats the drum for bronze

Trà Đông Village in Thanh Hóa Province’s Thiệu Hóa District has a long history of traditional bronze casting.

City’s university hosts exhibition on history of South Việt Nam A collection of 150 artefacts and images reflecting history of South Việt Nam is on display at the HCM City University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Thủ Đức District.

Festival to honour traditional handicraft

A space for artisans from across the country to showcase their products and skills will be the highlight of the eighth Huế Traditional Craft Festival from April 26 to May 2.

Festival to honour traditional handicrafts

Traditional handicrafts from villages around Huế and other localities will be honoured during a festival from April 26 to May 2.

A new year stroll around Trúc Bạch Lake

 The Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) will hold a city walk to Quán Thánh Temple and nearby Trúc Bạch Lake and Ngũ Xã Islet on Saturday in Hà Nội.

Traditional bronze casting brings prosperity, pride

The traditional craft of bronze casting in Chè Đông Village, Thiệu Trung Commune in the central province of Thanh Hóa has been famous nationwide for sophisticated products that are highly valued in economy, history and culture.

 

Traditional trade of bronze casting receives National Heritage title

A ceremony to grant the title National Intangible Cultural Heritage to the traditional bronze casting trade of Chè Đông Village in the northern province of Thanh Hóa was recently held, making it the seventh local heritage to receive the title.

Photo exhibition honours city’s craft villages

 The beauty of men and women who preserve traditional handicrafts is reflected in a photo exhibition launched yesterday in Hà Nội.