Return to Bat Trang

(Baonghean) - Crossing the river to Bat Trang

Visiting the pottery village, visiting the village of talented artisans.

Find the old people who sang this song:

"I wish I could marry you..." and then...

We'll go buy bricks and burn lime.

They built a crescent-shaped lake, but no one came to live there.

The dike still branches off towards the village.

It's strange that they can't recognize Bat Trang pottery anymore.

The tree-lined path down to the old ferry landing

People crowded the streets, buying and selling in a bustling atmosphere.

The shops extend all the way to the foot of the dike.

White porcelain glaze, captivating visitors.

Leaves blown by the wind, branches where birds fly

Moon boat, silk river, sinking clouds, flowing water

What a talented person you are!

Suddenly, all aspects of life have been brought here...

Raise the ceramic wine flask and get drunk.

Compassion for those who grind the earth with their weathered hands.

The old days were just saying one thing.

And now I am a daughter-in-law of Bat Trang.

So there's no need to travel all the way here today.

Buy a few strings of bowls, and you'll have plenty to carry for a lifetime!

Nguyen Thi Mai