[In Pictures] Hanoi Old Quarter in harmony with the “reunification song”

Speaking at the ceremony, Pham Tuan Long - Chairman of Hoan Kiem District People's Committee emphasised that this series of activities not only honors the important historical milestone of the nation but also joins the atmosphere of celebrating the 139th anniversary of International Labour Day (May 1, 1886 - May 1, 2025), 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.

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

From April 18 to June 1, 2025, the series of events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification, Hanoi Old Quarter becomes a unique cultural space. Here, people and tourists have the opportunity to enjoy many attractive cultural activities, displays and exhibitions associated with traditional craft villages.

Notable among them are the exhibition of rattan and bamboo weaving named "Made of Tre"; the exhibition of art installations about Hang Bac craft street by artist Le Duc The Son at Kim Ngan Communal House; exhibitions and workshops; exhibition of propaganda paintings at the Centre 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 Centre (28 Hang Buom).

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

Products of Chuyen My mother-of-pearl inlay craft village introduced

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

An artisan cutting mother-of-pearl and shell - the raw materials for mother-of-pearl inlay artwork

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. Each inlay stroke, 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 talented hands of the craftsman, the mother-of-pearl and snail shells, after being cleaned, cut, polished, flattened, have 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.

Photo 9: Artisan Nguyen Dac Luyen from Chuyen My mother-of-pearl inlay craft village, Thuong Tin, Hanoi, introduces typical handicraft products of Chuyen My craft village.

Currently, the Chuyen My's craft 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 the Hanoi Old Quarter also held traditional music performances such as "Old Quarter Music Stories" at the Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Centre; traditional music performances, contemporary folk music, revolutionary songs at the walking space around Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter.