Article by: Le Huong
Photo: Le Huong & Minh Anh
Instead of simply admiring the ancient architecture or the doctoral steles, visitors can sit down, calm their minds, pick up a chisel, and try their hand at creating a design on a piece of wood. For many, this is a novel experience on their journey to explore one of the capital's most famous historical sites.
Experience basic wood carving in the "Bringing the Craft to the Streets" program.
This activity is part of the "Bringing Crafts to the City" program, organized by the Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giám Cultural and Scientific Activities Center in collaboration with artisans from the Ngoc Than wood carving village in Kieu Phu commune, Hanoi. Taking place on weekends, the program introduces the history of wood carving and the patterns found on doctoral steles and traditional architecture, while also providing opportunities for visitors to practice their craft under the guidance of artisans.