[Photo] Hanoi's Old Quarter joins the "unification song"

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Pham Tuan Long - Chairman of Hoan Kiem District People's Committee emphasized: This series of activities not only honors the important historical milestone of the nation but also joins in the atmosphere of celebrating the 139th anniversary of International Labor Day (May 1, 1886 - May 1, 2025), towards the 71st anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - May 7, 2025) and the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2025). This is an opportunity for Hanoi to introduce the quintessence of traditional craft villages, bringing unique cultural experiences to people and tourists.

Artisan Nguyen Dac Luyen - representative of Chuyen My mother-of-pearl inlay craft village (Thuong Tin, Hanoi) shared: After nearly 1,000 years, the craft village has preserved and developed the traditional craft, creating jobs for thousands of workers. In particular, the young generation of artisans is continuing and creating new works to meet the diverse needs of the market.

Hoan Kiem District People's Committee awarded certificates to units participating in the chain of activities.

From April 18 to June 1, 2025, a series of events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South will transform Hanoi's Old Quarter into a unique cultural space. Here, residents and visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy many attractive cultural activities, displays, and exhibitions associated with traditional craft villages.

Highlights include the exhibition of bamboo and rattan weaving with the theme “Made of Tre”; an exhibition of art installations about Hang Bac craft street by artist Le Duc The Son at Kim Ngan Communal House; exhibitions and workshops; an exhibition of propaganda paintings at the Center for Culture and Arts (22 Hang Buom); and a space for introducing and exchanging culture and tourism between Hanoi and Phu Yen at the Old Quarter Heritage Information Center (28 Hang Buom).

Space to introduce the quintessence of Chuyen My mother-of-pearl inlay craft (Phu Xuyen, Hanoi).

Introducing Chuyen My mother-of-pearl inlay village products.

At the Chuyen My craft village exhibition space at the Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center, the public has the opportunity to enjoy unique craft village products imbued with the cultural identity of the land of Thang Long-Hanoi.

Mother of pearl inlay artist Chuyen My practices his craft on the spot.

Ms. Tran Thi Hanh, Ngo village, Chuyen My commune, Phu Xuyen district said: "I am very proud to bring my village's traditional craft to the capital Hanoi to introduce. Each inlay, each drawing line is the heart of the craftsman put into it - like the way we preserve and continue the traditional craft of our ancestors" .

Under the skillful hands of craftsmen, seemingly lifeless shells, after being cleaned, cut, polished, flattened... become unique artistic materials. When attached to objects and paintings, they shine with sparkling beauty, contributing to the creation of sophisticated mother-of-pearl inlay works of high artistic and aesthetic value.

Demonstration of mother-of-pearl wood inlay technique at Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center.

Artisan Nguyen Dac Luyen, mother-of-pearl inlay craft village Chuyen My (Thuong Tin, Hanoi) introduces typical handicraft products of Chuyen My craft village.

Currently, Chuyen My's sophisticated mother-of-pearl and mother-of-pearl inlay products are not only famous domestically but also internationally, gradually making Chuyen My one of the craft village tourism destinations in Phu Xuyen district.

On this occasion, many stages in Hanoi's Old Quarter also held traditional music performances such as "Old Quarter Music Stories" at the Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center; traditional music performances, contemporary folk music, revolutionary songs... at the walking space around Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi's Old Quarter.

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