(TITC) – On 9th October, Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development had a meeting with the Jury board of Hanoi Craft Village Products Contest 2023.
Judges
review the submitted works
This is an important event in the
programme to organise the Vietnam Craft Village Conservation and Development
Festival in 2023 organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
in coordination with the Ha Noi City People’s Committee. Participating in the
contest were 109 collectives and individuals, including 30 artisans (10 elite
artisans); 79 skilled workers from 25 districts and towns. 327 products
registered for the contest include the following groups: Rattan, bamboo,
natural leaves; lacquer, mother-of-pearl mosaic, fine art wood; ceramics and
glass; weaving, sewing, embroidery, knitting, crochet; horns, shells, carved
stone, metal.
Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Ta Van
Tuong, Deputy Director of Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
stated, there are 1,350 craft villages and vocational villages in Hanoi,
accounting for 56% of the total number of craft villages in the country,
converging 47/52 professions in the total number of traditional professions in
the country. Up to now, 322 craft villages have been recognized. Craft villages
have had growth in revenue, of which, about 100 craft villages reach from VND10
to 20 billion/year, nearly 70 craft villages reach from VND20 to 50
billion/year and about 20 craft villages reach over VND50 billion/year…
The contest is organised to honour
craft village products; create a playground and encourage talented artisans and
workers to promote new ideas, produce works that are creative, technical,
aesthetic, and highly applicable, meeting the demands of the domestic and
international market. The contest is a place for artisans, skilled workers,
production facilities, and businesses to exchange and learn experiences,
connect and promote trade, expand consumer markets, improve product value, and
contribute to preserving and developing traditional crafts.
The contest will have 56 prizes,
including: 1 Special prize, 5 First prizes, 10 Second prizes, 15 Third prizes
and 25 Consolation prizes. Products won first, second, and third prizes from
the City will attend the ceremony to honour talented artisans and workers in
the field of rural industries nationwide.
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