International visitors' experience at Kim Bong festival

Wednesday - 12/02/2025 10:38

On the afternoon of February 8, the Kim Bong Traditional Craft Village Festival in Cam Kim, Hoi An officially opened. Many international visitors eagerly experienced traditional mat and basket weaving of the village.

bqn 1cdn vn 2025 02 08 img 5800 — An elder in Kim Bong village performs the traditional ritual at the festival.

The 2025 Kim Bong Traditional Craft Village Festival took place on February 8 - 9. Coming to the festival, visitors enjoyed craft exhibitions, live demonstrations, hands-on experiences, the Kim Bong countryside market, folk games, culinary activities, and Bai Choi singing performances.

bqn 1cdn vn 2025 02 08 img 5708 — International visitors eagerly participated in the Bai Choi game.

bqn 1cdn vn 2025 02 08 img 5733 — The organizers gave gifts to the winners.

bqn 1cdn vn 2025 02 08 img 5754 — An international couple eagerly experienced traditional mat weaving in Cam Kim.

Many international tourists were curious and excited to try basket weaving and mat making under the guidance of skilled village artisans.

bqn 1cdn vn 2025 02 08 20250208 162800 — A visitor tried basket weaving under the guidance of an elderly craftsman.

bqn 1cdn vn 2025 02 08 20250208 170654 — A saw-cutting demonstration took place at the festival.

According to Huynh Ngoc Hung, Chairman of the Cam Kim Commune People's Committee, the festival honors the craft ancestors while preserving and promoting the unique values of the traditional village and the tranquil countryside of Cam Kim.

It also supports the village’s development into an eco-friendly craft destination, attracting visitors and improving local livelihoods.

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