(VOVworld) – Vietnamese traditional craft products such as Phu Vinh rattan, Chang Sơn fan, Bat Trang pottery, Ha Thai lacquer, Ngu Xa bronze, Quat Đong handmade embroidery and Dinh Cong silver, Uoc Le pork paste, and Vong young green rice were featured at the Hanoi Traditional Craft Village Tourism Festival 2016.
Organized by Hanoi Department of Tourism, the 4-day festival was one of activities to celebrate the 62^nd Liberation Day of Hanoi on October 10. Held from September 29 to October 2 at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, the event saw the participation of 20 traditional craft villages nationwide with more than 200 booths. There were also an outdoor photo exhibition, a workshop themed “Vietnamese craft villages in association with tourism development and international integration”, and cultural and art performances.

A music shows at the opening night on September 29

Brocade products from Sapa, Lao Cai province

Rattan items from Phu Vinh village, Hanoi

Lacquer products made by Ha Thai villagers

Black incense from Xa Kieu village

An outdoor photo exhibit on daily life of craftsmen

The process of making cocoon silk in Van Phuc village was demonstrated

Stalls selling specialties from well known Vietnamese traditional villages such as Uoc Le pork paste and Vong young green rice .

Keng Loong dance of Thai ethnic people in Mai Chau district, Son La province.

Visitors examined products inside a booth

A craftsman from Quang Nam province carved the wood

Vietnamese bamboo dance

Traditional game for kids

Traditional tools of a rural family such as fish nets, rice grinders, and water tanks

The festival was worth a visit at the weekend.