INTERESTING ACTIVITIES AT THANH HA POTTERY VILLAGE ANCESTRAL FESTIVAL

The Thanh Ha Pottery Village Ancestral Festival is a unique cultural event, held annually at the beginning of August in Thanh Ha Pottery Village, Hoi An. This is one of the most renowned traditional pottery villages in Vietnam with a 500-year history. This festival is not only an occasion for the local community and visitors from afar to engage in cultural exchanges but also an opportunity to honor traditional pottery-making art, express gratitude to the ancestors, preserve and promote the cultural values that have existed for centuries, passing them down to the younger generations.

This is the time when visitors can immerse themselves in the unique cultural atmosphere and experience the traditional activities of the festival.

Main Activities During the Festival

At the Thanh Ha Pottery Village Festival, visitors will have the opportunity to witness and explore a variety of diverse and rich activities.

Pottery Exhibition: One of the highlights of this festival is the area where distinctive pottery products are showcased, allowing visitors to admire intricate handmade pottery works that reflect the long-standing cultural history and the talent of the village’s artisans.

Pottery-Making Experience: Not only admiring the products, visitors can also directly engage in the pottery-making process, from molding clay to shaping and firing the pottery. This is a fascinating activity that helps everyone understand more about the laborious yet artistic work of potters.

Traditional Art Competitions: An indispensable part of this festival is a traditional art competitions such as pottery wheel throwing, clay whistle crafting, toy figurine sculpting, and boat racing. Visitors will have the chance to witness spectacular performances by skilled artisans and immerse themselves in the rich traditional culture of the Vietnamese countryside.

Come to the Thanh Ha Pottery Village Festival to feel the lively atmosphere, experience pottery art, and explore the unique cultural values of this land. For more detailed information and to register for activities, please contact Icon Hoi An to ensure a priceless experience here!