Preserving traditional craft villages in digital age

Visitors and students explore and learn about traditional craft villages.

Within the framework of the program, an exchange session took place between artisans and young guests, including students passionate about traditional culture. Notably, artisan Tran Thi Yen, who has spent more than 40 years working in pottery, shared many stories about preserving and passing down her craft, as well as efforts to bring handmade products closer to modern life.

Artisans and young guests engage in exchanges during the program.

A highlight of the event was the introduction of the illustrated book series “Vang danh nghe co” (Honoring traditional crafts), which recently won the National Book Award (8th edition, 2026) by Kim Dong Publishing House.

On the occasion, Ho Chi Minh City Book Street is hosting an exhibition featuring images of typical craft villages in Ho Chi Minh City and nearby provinces such as Dong Nai, Dong Thap, and Tay Ninh. The exhibition is being carried out by students from the Faculty of Journalism and Communications at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City.

The exhibition space showcases a variety of distinctive traditional crafts and it is open to the public free of charge until May 17.

Display of photos featuring outstanding traditional craft villages

Translated by Quynh Oanh