Weaving up a tale

January 13, 2025 - 09:51

Hà Giang Province is not only famous for its majestic landscapes and nature, but also a place that preserves many cultural values through traditional craft villages. The combination of traditional culture and tourism economy has created a special attraction for the province at the northernmost tip of Việt Nam.

Central province withdraws mat weaving certificate from 500 year old village

The central provincial people’s committee has withdrawn a craft village recognition certificate for the An Phước mat weaving village in Duy Xuyên District, as the village failed to keep to standards.

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Elderly in Thái Bình keep traditional craft of cói weaving for export

Many elderly people in Thái Bình Province still maintain the traditional craft of cói weaving which they have done for decades

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Phú Vinh preserves tradition of bamboo and rattan weaving

Thanks to the transfer of skills from father to son, younger generations in Phú Vinh have gained a deep understanding of the properties of various types of rattan and bamboo.

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Attracting global tourism

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Việt Nam's tourism transformation: catering to the super-rich

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Taking the A Train

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Đồng Tháp: destination of green agricultural tourism

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Kiên Giang welcomes 9.8 million tourists in 2024

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Đồng Tháp prioritises forest ecosystem protection

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Discovering Đá Bia, the hamlet that captured an ASEAN Community Tourism Award

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Vietnamese company wins World’s Best Green Cruise Line award

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