National recognition makes Bau Truc pottery village tourism hub
(VOVWORLD) - Bau Truc village in Ninh Thuan province has attracted a growing number of visitors since the pottery art of the local Cham ethnic minority was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2017.
 Bau Truc pottery items
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The Bau Truc pottery cooperative has welcomed 4,000 visitors so far this year. Its 30 member households are involved in pottery production and conduct demonstrations.
Phu Huu Minh Thuan, director of the cooperative, said: “Local people are developing their pottery-making tradition and tourism at the same time. We pay attention to environmental protection and will provide hands-on experience for visitors”.
 A visitor to Bau Truc village tries to make a pottery bowl.
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Bau Truc pottery village is the only Cham pottery village in Ninh Thuan province and one of the most ancient in Southeast Asia.