Close-up to traditional lantern making in Hoi An

03:03, 14/03/2014

 

 

Lanterns appeared in Hoi An ancient town around the end of the 16th century. Today, this product has become a unique souvenir of Hoi An.

 

Lanterns appeared in Hoi An ancient town around the end of the 16th century. Today, this product has become a unique souvenir of Hoi An.

 

lantern making, hoi an lanterns

So far, the craft of making lanterns in Hoi An is about 400 years old.

 lantern making, hoi an lanterns

There are over 30 lantern making enterprises in Hoi An.

 lantern making, hoi an lanterns

This trade is developing and attracting a lot of workers in Hoi An. Hoi An people are always proud of the lanterns made by their own hands.

 lantern making, hoi an lanterns

Hoi An lanterns are considered to express pure Vietnamese culture.

 lantern making, hoi an lanterns

The standards for Hoi An lanterns have been set by the Quang Nam Provincial Measurement and Quality Standards Department, with nine shapes as round, octagonal, hexagonal, squash, garlic, barrel ...

 lantern making, hoi an lanterns

Since the ancient town of Hoi An and My Son were recognized as World Cultural Heritage, the lantern craft has revived, creating jobs for many people.

 lantern making, hoi an lanterns

Since the ancient town of Hoi An and My Son were recognized as World Cultural Heritage, the lantern craft has revived, creating jobs for many people.

 lantern making, hoi an lanterns

Lanterns are hung everywhere in Hoi An.

 lantern making, hoi an lanterns

 lantern making, hoi an lanterns

 lantern making, hoi an lanterns

Hoi An on the night of the full moon.

lantern making, hoi an lanterns

Along the Hoai River.