Vietnam is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in Southeast Asia – a nation of 54 officially recognised communities, each with its own language, its own dress, its own ceremonial life, and its own visual identity that has been shaped by centuries of history, geography, and cultural exchange. For photographers drawn to documentary work,…
Category: Traditional Craft Village
This Trung Thu, learn how to make lion heads from Huế’s artisans
Often seen as the heart of Central Vietnam, Huế is the birthing ground for many traditional crafts. Artisan products from the ancient city often exude its inhabitants’ elegance and rustic quality. Among them, the handmade lion’s heads from Huế carry distinctive slivers of beauty within them. Continue reading the article on Saigoneer in English or…