Nhat Tan is among the oldest craft villages of ancient Thang Long–Hanoi. Since the Le Dynasty, the village has been renowned for flower cultivation, with peach trees at its heart thanks to fertile alluvial soil along the Red River and the distinctive microclimate around West Lake.
In 2026, the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long aims to welcome 9.84 million visitors and generate over 9.4 trillion VND (358 million USD) in tourism revenue. To spur demand and create early momentum, the province launched a tourism promotion programme at the start of the year, featuring local product and cuisine showcases, traditional craft demonstrations, and the “Old Kitchen” space recreating the Mekong Delta’s riverine lifestyle.
Lan Ngoai village, nestled in the heart of Pu Luong Nature Reserve in the central province of Thanh Hoa, is dedicated to preserving and promoting its traditional brocade weaving. Here, Thai ethnic minority women keep alive the art of creating unique patterns that reflect the rich cultural heritage of the region.
At Bao Dap village in Hong Quang ward, Ninh Binh province – the largest star lantern-making hub in northern Vietnam – local artisans are working tirelessly to complete their colourful five-pointed star lanterns in time for distribution across the country.
This achievement reinforces Hanoi’s position on the world cultural map while opening new opportunities for the villages to enhance their competitive edge, preserve traditional values, expand market reach, bolster international cultural exchange, and foster sustainable development.
Artisan Quach Tuan Anh in Dinh Cong ward of Hanoi’s Hoang Mai district is considered a rare craftsman as he is one of the last in the silversmithing Dinh Cong village, one of the four quintessential crafts in Thang Long, the ancient name of Hanoi. The four crafts including jewelry silversmithing, bronze casting, ceramics for pottery, and clothing and furniture from silk, bamboo, and ratan.
Chuon Ngo Village, located in Chuyen My commune, Phu Xuyen district, Hanoi, boasts a rich history of mother-of-pearl craftsmanship. Despite the ebb and flow of history, this traditional craft has been preserved and developed over generations.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently added Hanoi’s Pho (rice noodle soup) and traditional craft of making lotus tea in Quang An ward, Tay Ho district, to the list of national intangible cultural heritage.
The Old Quarter of Hanoi boasts 36 streets including the craft streets named after traditional handicrafts. Despite the passage of time, these ancient professions uphold the unique cultural heritage of Hanoi, with ancestral craft relic sites becoming essential stops for tourists, especially international visitors.
The traditional craft of linen weaving in Nam Cao commune in Kien Xuong district, Thai Binh province, has a history stretching back over 400 years and has been recognised as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Some 200 households in the village are still engaged in the traditional craft. Handwoven linen products from Nam Cao are mostly exported to countries such as Laos and Thailand.
The Cham ethnic minority community in Chau Phong commune, Chau Doc city, in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang has diligently preserved its traditional craft while embracing tourism development. With unique cultural values, the Cham villages have become a magnet for both local and international tourists.
An exhibition of 52 truc chi (bamboo paper) artworks is being exhibited at the central city’s Fine Arts Museum on July 14-23, marking the second event of its kind in the city.
With a love for their hometown’s traditional craft, some Muong ethnic minority families in the northern Hoa Binh province have dedicated their time and effort to maintaining the traditional “do” paper production, helping to protect their longstanding culture from falling into oblivion.
As a key companion of Mong ethnic minority people when they go to work in the fields or head to the market, “Quay tau” (rattan buckets) has become a cultural trait of the group. The weaving of a “quay tau” not only contributes to preserving the ethnic minority’s traditional craft but also creates livelihoods for local people.
While pottery villages now mainly use moulds, artisans in the Thanh Ha ancient pottery village in the central province of Quang Nam have retained their traditional method of making pottery - by made and wheel.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is now just a month away. Villagers in the Bao Dap lantern craft village in Hong Quang commune, Nam Trực district, in northern Nam Dinh province are busy making their lanterns.
Ethnic minority groups in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong are working tirelessly to preserve and promote their traditional brocade weaving as a way of keeping their cultural values alive.
Two Vietnamese ceramic works were recently recognised as Guinness World Records at a ceremony in Hanoi. Created by Vietnamese artisan Nguyen Hung and the Huong Viet Ceramic Company, the ceramics include a sculpture of a toad and a carved and embossed ceramic plate. They were recognised as the largest ceramic sculpture of a mythical creature and the largest carved ceramic plate, respectively.
Dong Cuu village in Dung Tien commune of Hanoi’s outlying district of Thuong Tin has long been famous for its traditional embroidery, especially the making of royal robes for kings of feudal dynasties in Vietnam, and the craft has still been upheld nowadays.
A number of traditional handicrafts in Vietnam have fallen into oblivion as new technologies emerge during the Industry 4.0 era. Bookbinding first appeared in the country more than 1,500 years ago, but is not widely known or maintained as a traditional craft. One young man, though, learned the craft on his own, and his efforts have caught widespread attention.
