At the event, visitors will be given a chance to observe artisans at work and try their hands in making handicrafts.
Several forms of folk culture like water puppetry, calligraphy and “catru” singing will also be introduced at the festival along with toursaround craft villages in Hanoi .
Apart from theseactivities, the Hanoi People’s Committee will hold a discussion onmeasures to advance craft village tourism in Hanoi with theparticipation of scientists, authorities, artisans, travel agencies andinternational organisations.
As part of the 2013National Tourism Year of the Red River Delta–Hai Phong, the event aimsto honour, conserve and develop traditional craft villages, helpingpromote tourism in the region.-VNA