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Senior villagers in traditional long robes and turbans perform solemn rituals to pay tribute to the founder of the pottery craft. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
Senior villagers in traditional long robes and turbans perform solemn rituals to pay tribute to the founder of the pottery craft. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
Female pottery makers carefully mould small clay “to he” figurines by hand. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
Female pottery makers carefully mould small clay “to he” figurines by hand. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
An artisan skilfully shapes pottery on a traditional wheel powered entirely by the movement of his feet. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
An artisan skilfully shapes pottery on a traditional wheel powered entirely by the movement of his feet. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
Rustic clay “to he” figurines in the shapes of familiar animals from the 12 zodiac signs are attractively displayed for competition at the festival. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
Rustic clay “to he” figurines in the shapes of familiar animals from the 12 zodiac signs are attractively displayed for competition at the festival. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
Hand-moulded details vividly depict the zodiac animals using unbaked clay. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
Hand-moulded details vividly depict the zodiac animals using unbaked clay. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
A Thanh Ha pottery village artisan smiles brightly as she holds a freshly moulded piece of pottery. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
A Thanh Ha pottery village artisan smiles brightly as she holds a freshly moulded piece of pottery. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
After firing, “to he” figurines are painted in vibrant colours. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
After firing, “to he” figurines are painted in vibrant colours. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
The clay-pot cooking competition over wood fires attracts enthusiastic participation from local residents. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
The clay-pot cooking competition over wood fires attracts enthusiastic participation from local residents. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
Contestants skilfully adjust the wood fire to ensure the rice is cooked evenly while retaining its distinctive flavour. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
Contestants skilfully adjust the wood fire to ensure the rice is cooked evenly while retaining its distinctive flavour. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
Clay pots over blazing wood fires vividly recreate the simple way of life of the past. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
Clay pots over blazing wood fires vividly recreate the simple way of life of the past. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
Rice is cooked in clay pots covered with banana leaves, giving it a distinctive aroma and requiring cooks to keep a close watch on the fire. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
Rice is cooked in clay pots covered with banana leaves, giving it a distinctive aroma and requiring cooks to keep a close watch on the fire. (Photo: Thanh Phong/Vietnam+)
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500-year-old Thanh Ha pottery village celebrates traditional festival

The Thanh Ha Pottery Ancestor Commemoration Festival in Hoi An ancient town, Da Nang city, showcases the 500-year-old village’s rich pottery heritage through traditional craft demonstrations, handmade “to he” figurines and a clay-pot rice cooking contest.

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