For the Cham ethnic people, ceramics not only are used as daily utensils, but more importantly, they are an intermedia for them to connect with gods. Bau Truc pottery village in Ninh Thuan province is a perfect destination for visitors to explore the quintessence of Cham pottery making and their unique culture.
Bau Truc pottery village in the central province of Ninh Thuan is the oldest of its kind in Southeast Asia. Villagers still retain the method of making pottery entirely by hand, and are now making efforts to develop new ceramic lines, promote the application of information technology in consumption, and combine production with tourism to boost the number of orders it receives.
The pottery craft of the Cham people has existed for a long period of time and been maintained by the Cham community in Bau Truc pottery village in Ninh Phuoc district, Ninh Thuan province, and in Binh Duc pottery village in Bac Binh district, Binh Thuan province.
As a potter in Bat Trang Pottery Village in Hanoi, Pham Minh Quang has specialised in drawing lotuses and carving Buddha images for 34 years. His lotus images on ceramic vases, Buddha statues, and ceramic artwork have a unique, pure, and ethereal beauty.
Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province has sent documentation to UNESCO on securing membership of the global creative city network. If approved, Hoi An would be the second city in Vietnam, following Hanoi, to join the network. Cities hoping to gain membership are expected to place creativity and cultural industries at the heart of their development plans.
Making pottery is popular among young people in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
Young people enjoy the process of making pottery. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
Placing items into the kiln. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
Colouring ceramic products. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
Some products can be baked naturally in sunlight. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
