The opening ceremony of Hoi An handicrafts contest 2023 took place at An Hoi Sculpture Garden (Hoi An city, Quang Nam province) on the afternoon of May 12.
Under the theme of Hoi An Tourism Gifts, the contest was aimed at promoting the creation of local talented artisans and craftsmen, making unique products for the tourist souvenir market. In photo: making hammocks from Firmiana simplex bark.
Dozens of craft villages, traditional crafts, and craft facilities took part in the contest. They were from Hoi An, Dien Ban, Tien Phuoc, Dong Giang, etc. In photo: making paper masks.
A lot of unique and eye-catching products were made in the contest, such as a bamboo statue of architect Kazik (a Polish), a calabash lamp decorated with heritages, or a pottery- making woman. In photo: making Kazik statue of bamboo
Taking part in the contest, artisans wanted to make the products that are not only original but also environmental friendly, durable, beautiful, and affordable. In photo: An artisan making a pottery - making woman (from Thanh Ha pottery village, Hoi An city)
Besides, the products at the contest also convey a message of traditional craft preservation and conservation. In photo: An artisan making a lamp by using dried calabash (from Dien Ban).
Moreover, the artisans at the contest wanted to describe the beauties of Hoi An and Quang Nam through their products. In photo: weaving brocade (from Dong Giang).
Artisans from Tien Phuoc district.
The contest occurred on May 12-13. The best products were awarded. In photo: an artisan making lanterns from Hoi An city.