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Dong Thap province to work on preserving 16 traditional craft villages

The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is looking at ways to preserve 16 traditional craft villages that face the threat of obsolescence.
Dong Thap province to work on preserving 16 traditional craft villages ảnh 1Lai Vung boat building village, one of 16 traditional craft villages in Dong Thap province that are now at risk of disappearing. (Photo: plo.vn)
Dong Thap (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is lookingat ways to preserve 16 traditional craft villages that face the threat ofobsolescence.

They also want to attain recognition for some other craft villages and developtwo traditional craft villages for tourism, and ensure 70% of the villagesoperate well and at least 20% join the One Commune One Product (OCOP)programme.

It is a national certification programme that seeks to facilitate thedevelopment of regional agricultural specialties and rural tourism.

The goal for until 2030 is to preserve all 16 villages and train artisans orhelp them develop their craft as well as learn the basic technologies neededfor preserving their products.

The authorities will also ensure that at least 50% of traditional craftproducts are protected under intellectual property laws./.
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