Recognizing another brocade weaving village in Que Phong
(Baonghean.vn) - Co Ngu Village, Chau Thon Commune is the 4th village in Que Phong District recognized by the Provincial People's Committee as a craft village. Its field of activity is the production of brocade products.
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| The people of Co Ngu village were excited as if it was a festival on the day the craft village was announced. Photo by Hung Cuong |
On the morning of August 10, the People's Committee of Que Phong district held a ceremony to announce the brocade weaving village of Co Nguu village, Chau Thon commune. This Thai village has a long tradition of brocade weaving and is part of the local government's plan to build a craft village.
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| A representative of Que Phong district government on behalf of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee awarded the craft village certificate to Co Ngu village. Photo: Hung Cuong |
Co Ngu craft village has a total of 33/44 households participating. It promises to create regular jobs for 40 women in the village. Production and trade of brocade products are the main activities of this craft village.
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| But brocade products produced by Thai women in Co Ngu village. Photo: Huu Vi |
During the years 2016 - 2018, Que Phong district has built 4 brocade weaving villages. Previously, Dan village (Tien Phong), Co Nong (Muong Noc), Mong village (Cam Muon) were recognized as craft villages.
Ms. Loc Thi Hoan, Head of Co Ngu village, also a member of the craft village, shared: In the past, the craft village has received support from all levels and sectors such as opening training classes, investing in weaving frames, however, members still face difficulties in accessing loan sources as well as business experience.