Nghe An women with their industrious hands silently 'keep the fire' of traditional profession
(Baonghean.vn) - Not only "keeping the fire" of family happiness, women in Nghe An are also the ones who diligently take care of preserving and passing on cultural identity, in which the most prominent is "keeping the fire" of traditional professions.
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In recent years, facing the risk of job loss,brocade weavingWith traditions fading away, many Thai ethnic women in Western Nghe An have devoted their efforts, hearts and enthusiasm to preserving the precious heritage of their ancestors by passing on the flame of passion to young people. In the photo: Ms. Luong Thi Hoanh in Bong village, Thanh Son commune (Anh Son) teaches her profession to young people. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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The young generation in Bong village, Thanh Son commune (Anh Son) are excited to be taught the traditional brocade weaving craft. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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In Chau Nhan commune (Hung Nguyen), there is a famous product of shrimp paste, a specialty of the downstream Lam River. With 42 years of making shrimp paste, Mrs. Vo Thi Ly (Phu Xuan hamlet) is keeping the "secrets" and is ready to pass them on to her children, grandchildren, and neighbors. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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In Chau Nhan, there is also a recognized confectionery profession.traditional craft villageAnd women always play a "key" role in preserving and promoting these traditional occupations. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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Ms. Manh Thi Lan (left) in Hamlet 4 has 32 years of experience making confectionery and passing on her craft to her successors, contributing to building a famous craft village. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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Chau Nhan commune has Do Nha village which was once famous forweaving. But recently, with the development of aluminum, plastic and convenient construction materials, the demand for weaving products has decreased. Many people have quit the profession, but there are still some women who are attached to and loyal to the weaving job. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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Mrs. Pham Thi Ung, nearly 90 years old, still weaves every day and encourages people to preserve the traditional craft of Do Nha village. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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Similarly, in Tru Son commune (Do Luong), there is a famous clay pot making craft, considered one of the oldest pottery villages in Southeast Asia. Nowadays, with the development of science and technology, clay pots are no longer commonly used in every family, so not many people follow the clay pot making craft. However, there are still women who are meticulous and quiet in producing clay pots with the desire to preserve the cultural features of their homeland. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |