More than 400 pavilions will be set up to present tourism programmes,
culinary culture and products of traditional craft villages of Hanoi and
Red River Delta provinces during a festival in the capital city from
October 9–12.
At the event, visitors will be given a chance to observe artisans at work and try their hands in making handicrafts.
Several forms of folk culture like water puppetry, calligraphy and “ca
tru” singing will also be introduced at the festival along with tours
around craft villages in Hanoi .
Apart from these
activities, the Hanoi People’s Committee will hold a discussion on
measures to advance craft village tourism in Hanoi with the
participation of scientists, authorities, artisans, travel agencies and
international organisations.
As part of the 2013
National Tourism Year of the Red River Delta–Hai Phong, the event aims
to honour, conserve and develop traditional craft villages, helping
promote tourism in the region.-VNA