Amid the currents of integration, craft villages in Viet Nam are increasingly taking the initiative to bring their products to wider markets, engaging in exchanges and cooperation with global craft traditions through exhibitions, trade fairs and festivals. This trend is opening up new development space for trade and tourism, while also posing fresh demands for preserving and enriching the values of Viet Nam’s traditional crafts.

To preserve their cultural heritage and values, and prevent traditional crafts, especially traditional costume-making, from fading away, the Pa Di people in Muong Khuong, Lao Cai province, are actively working with local authorities and agencies on preservation efforts.

With the desire to restore traditional Mid-Autumn lanterns that have faded from public memory, and with dedication to preserving traditional crafts, artisan Doan Thai Cuc Huong has brought to the exhibition nostalgic works made from rattan, bamboo, do paper, and natural earth pigments friendly to the environment.