In Bat Trang pottery village (Gia Lam, Hanoi), Nguyen Van Loi and Pham Minh Chau are not only celebrated artisans but also a devoted couple committed to elevating Vietnamese ceramics on the international stage.
A ceremony will be held at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on February 14 by the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to receive the certificates for the traditional craft villages of Bat Trang ceramics in outlying Gia Lam district and Van Phuc silk weaving in Ha Dong district as members of the Global Network of Creative Craft Cities.
An exhibition of ceramic products and relevant images themed "Soul of the Earth" kicked off in Bat Trang pottery village in Hanoi on October 8 as part of the activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Capital Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 - 2024).
Craft villages play a crucial role in Hanoi’s socio-economic development, particularly in rural economic growth, and their products deliver messages about the culture, history and people of the capital city to domestic and international consumers. Over the past years, the capital city has focused on tapping advantages and strength of craft villages, particularly the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme to elevate the locality’s cultural values.
Hanoi will launch a new double-decker city tour from downtown Hoan Kiem Lake to Bat Trang pottery village in its suburbs this year, the municipal People’s Committee has announced recently.
Drawing inspiration from the “Hoang de chi bao” (Treasure of the Emperor) gold seal, recently repatriated from France, artisans in Bat Trang pottery village have crafted unique Dragon seals with gold plating to meet demand during the Year of the Dragon.
Artisans from the Bat Trang traditional pottery village have crafted golden dragon seals for home decoration during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet). The dragon pottery seals are inspired by the Nguyen Dynasty’s golden imperial seals of “Hoang de chi bao” (Treasure of the Emperor), which has been handed over to Vietnam from France.
In addition to investing in technological innovation, developing strong brands for traditional craft village products enhances the competitiveness of in a sustainable manner.
An art exhibition introducing ceramic works sacred animals from Vietnamese culture is taking place at the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi.
With football’s biggest festival on the horizon, the people of Bat Trang pottery village in Hanoi have created “Made in Vietnam” World Cup trophies to satisfy the passion of fans.
Bat Trang pottery in the capital Hanoi is a familiar name among Vietnamese consumers because of its distinctive beauty. Despite facing difficulties and challenges in recent times, the application of technology in production and combining tourism and innovation policies have seen Bat Trang pottery affirm its unique brand.
Hanoi is making the best use of its cultural and human resources to create internal strength and an important driving force to act for its sustainable development.
When mentioning Bat Trang, most people immediately think of the traditional ceramic making craft which has made the village famous for centuries in the country. Few know that the village is also a cradle of traditional Vietnamese cuisine with many dishes and original flavor passed down many generations.
There is a pagoda where the two values of village culture and Buddhism are intertwined. A place that boasts the beauty of both landscapes and spiritual culture. A place with the traditional architecture of pagodas in the Red River Delta. It is Tieu Dao Pagoda in Giang Cao village, Bat Trang commune, in Hanoi’s Gia Lam district.
Located in the heart of Bat Trang ancient pottery village in Hanoi's Gia Lam district, the Bat Trang Pottery Museum is not only a place to preserve the cultural values of the village but also a destination for visitors far and wide.
A panorama of the Vietnamese ceramics throughout over-2,000-year history will be reflected through an exhibition set to open at the Vietnam National Museum of History in Hanoi on November 19.
