Thousands of visitors have flocked to the Van Phuc silk village in Ha Dong district, Hanoi, to attend the annual Van Phuc Handicraft Village Cultural Week, which is taking place from November 8 to 17 with an aim to introduce the more than-1,000-year-old craft of silk weaving in the village to visitors at home and abroad.
A 100-metre street in
the village is adorned with open umbrellas during the event
Hundreds of colourful
umbrellas were hung up along the street, with booths showcasing silk cloths and
products running along the sides.
Booths were
redecorated by villagers to attract the visitors’ attention.
A villager
demonstrating how to make silk from silkworms at the event.
Visitors listening to
an artisan’s presentation on the silk weaving process in Van Phuc village.
A foreigner checking
out a scarf at a booth in the village.
Colourful threads of
silk made by Van Phuc villagers.
Women dressed inAo
Dai(traditional Vietnamese long dress) made from Van Phuc sik.
An arts performance
at the event.
Source: NDO
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