Arts & Traditions: Lacquerware & Votive Craft – 7 hours

Experience the spiritual depth and artistic heritage of Vietnam’s countryside in this unique Hanoi tours. Journey to Phuc Am Village, where generations of artisans have crafted intricate votive paper offerings used in Mother Goddess worship, a UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage. As you explore the village, you’ll witness how tradition, belief, and artistry come together in vibrant and meaningful ways.

Ha Thai Lacquer Village is home to one of Vietnam’s finest lacquerware traditions. At Dung Di Art Studio, under the guidance of master artisan Tran Cong Dung (Dũng Dị), you’ll gain insight into the delicate process of lacquer painting, including the traditional eggshell inlay technique. A hands-on workshop invites you to create your own lacquer artwork, resulting in a personal and lasting souvenir of your time in the village.

Full Itinerary

Morning:

This morning, start your journey today.

We’ll start in Phuc Am Votive Paper-Making Village, renowned for producing votive paper offerings central to Vietnam’s Mother Goddess worship, a UNESCO-recognized heritage. Here, you’ll learn about the village’s spiritual customs and visit local homes to see how artisans create these meaningful pieces, offering an authentic look into Vietnamese beliefs.

Lunch:

Have lunch at the local eatery.

Afternoon: 

Drive to Ha Thai Lacquer Village and Dũng Dị Art Studio. Upon arrival at Dung Di Art Studio, nestled within this historic village, where we’ll be welcomed by the talented artist Tran Cong Dung, who will guide us through the intricate process of creating lacquer art. With his expert guidance, we will have the opportunity to craft our own lacquer piece, a truly unique souvenir from our visit. Artist Tran Cong Dung (Dũng Dị) will start with a brief introduction to Vietnamese lacquer art, explaining the technique of eggshell inlay and how it is applied to lacquer art. He will also provide an overview of the tools and materials we will be using in the workshop.

We’ll then dive into the hands-on experience by working on a pre-shaped 20cm wooden lacquer base. Here’s the step-by-step process we’ll follow:

1. Designing: Carefully arrange and glue eggshell pieces onto the wooden base to create our own unique design.
2. Smoothing & Finishing: With the assistance of the studio team, complete the lacquer process by polishing the surface to achieve a smooth, refined finish, ensuring our piece is beautifully crafted.

The entire process will take around 1.5 – 2 hours, leaving us with a stunning piece of art to take home.

After the workshop, take some time to explore the studio’s collection of lacquer pieces, and perhaps purchase a few unique items as keepsakes. At the end of your memorable experience with Hanoi Local Tour, relax as we are transported back to Hanoi, reflecting on our creative journey and the artistry of Vietnam’s traditional lacquer art.

Note:

• The offer and payment link will close once we reach the maximum capacity of 10 participants. If the minimum requirement is not fulfilled, all payments received will be fully refunded.
• In case the number of participants does not meet the minimum requirement, please consider opting for a private tour.
• Pick up and transfer just for the centrally located hotel/accommodation inside Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
• If your hotel is not inside Hanoi’s Old Quarter, we will pick you up at the Hanoi Opera House – 01 Trang Tien Street.
• Special requests (strict diet or vegetarian) should be sent before your departure date.
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