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500-year-old pottery village attracts foreign visitors

Thứ Bảy, 05/08/2023, 23:09

PSNews - Thanh Ha Pottery Village, one of the well-known ancient craft villages on the downstream of the Thu Bon River, has attracted thousands of foreign visitors in recent years.

Hoi An pottery village attracts foreign visitors -6 — Located on the banks of Thu Bon river, about 3km from Hoi An Ancient Town, the Thanh Ha ancient pottery village has been developed for more than 500 years. It is famous nationwide for its traditional craft of making pottery and its delicate pottery products.

Hoi An pottery village attracts foreign visitors -5 — Legend has it that in the beginning of the 16th century, artisans from the north central province of Thanh Hoa settled in Hoi An and established the village. During the 17th -18th centuries, the craft flourished, providing pottery products to central provinces.

Hoi An pottery village attracts foreign visitors -1 — The Thanh Ha traditional pottery trade was listed as the National Intangible Culture Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2019.

Hoi An pottery village attracts foreign visitors -2 — Potters use clay along the Thu Bon river to make pottery. To produce a beautiful and durable pottery product, it takes a long process and requires meticulousness.

Hoi An pottery village attracts foreign visitors -3 — The main products of the Thanh Ha pottery village are utensils for daily life such as cups, bowls, jars, jars, vases, and ornamental pots with various designs and colours, especially these products are lighter than similar products of other localities.

Hoi An pottery village attracts foreign visitors -4 — The village is now an attractive destination to foreign tourists.

Hoi An pottery village attracts foreign visitors -0 — Foreign tourists try to make a pottery product while visiting Thanh Ha Pottery Village. Visiting the village, tourists will have a chance to witness the skills of local artisans and make pottery products themselves.

Hoi An pottery village attracts foreign visitors -7 — In order to preserve the craft pottery village, Thanh Ha Ward authorities began working with local business and training programs to better understand the craft village and to upskill its potters.

Hoi An pottery village attracts foreign visitors -9 — An artisan is working on a pottery product in Thanh Ha Pottery Village. From being nearly pushed to the brink of oblivion, Thanh Ha Pottery Village has made a dramatic comeback.

500-year-old pottery village attracts foreign visitors -0 — Tourists can also buy pottery products as meaningful gifts or souvenir for their relatives and friends.

By An Nhien

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