Vietnam craft village fair kicks off in Hanoi
The Vietnam Craft Village Trade Fair 2017 (CraftViet 2017) opened in Hanoi on November 9, featuring 250 booths showcasing products of provinces and cities nationwide.
Craftsmen make products at The Vietnam Craft Village Trade Fair 2017 (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Craft Village
Trade Fair 2017 (CraftViet 2017) opened in Hanoi on November 9, featuring 250
booths showcasing products of provinces and cities nationwide.
On display are local signature handicraft products like Chu Dau pottery, Bat Trang pottery, brocade, Dong Ho paintings, and farm produce from various localities.
About 1,000 craftsmen will participate and make products at the fair. Visitors will have a chance to see the manipulation of silver engraving, bamboo, rattan and pottery products.
Director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Centre for Agriculture Dao Van Ho said that the event is organised to attract investment in traditional craft villages, encourage tourism development in companion with rural handicrafts and enhance trade promotion for local products.
Especially, a renowned Vietnamese tea zone will be arranged to introduce top-quality tea and tea culture of Vietnam.
The event runs until November 13.-VNA
On display are local signature handicraft products like Chu Dau pottery, Bat Trang pottery, brocade, Dong Ho paintings, and farm produce from various localities.
About 1,000 craftsmen will participate and make products at the fair. Visitors will have a chance to see the manipulation of silver engraving, bamboo, rattan and pottery products.
Director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Centre for Agriculture Dao Van Ho said that the event is organised to attract investment in traditional craft villages, encourage tourism development in companion with rural handicrafts and enhance trade promotion for local products.
Especially, a renowned Vietnamese tea zone will be arranged to introduce top-quality tea and tea culture of Vietnam.
The event runs until November 13.-VNA
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