The stilt house and the weaving loom have been part of Mrs. San's life since childhood. Taught by her grandmother and mother, by the age of 16, Mrs. San knew how to weave and embroider brocade to make traditional clothing and household items. Mrs. San is currently one of the few people who preserve the traditional weaving craft of the Tay people in Nghia Do.
Ms. San also uses woven and brocade products to decorate her family's homestay. At homestay number 5, she used woven items to create a fence and gate, resulting in a natural, environmentally friendly, and aesthetically pleasing space. Furthermore, her family maintains the traditional lifestyle of the Tay people. Therefore, homestay number 5 is becoming a popular destination for many tourists.
Ms. Nguyen Thi San shared: "My family and the people of Nghia Do commune are united in preserving the identity and beauty of our ethnic group to serve the needs of sustainable tourism development, increase income, and improve our lives."
With her deep understanding and expertise in traditional crafts, in 2021, Ms. San was trusted and elected as the Chairperson of the Nghia Do Commune Traditional Craft Preservation and Promotion Cooperative. She has mobilized members to preserve, promote, and teach traditional handicrafts to farmer members, creating many beautiful, diverse, and environmentally friendly products. Ms. Luong Thi Kiem, from Na Luong village, Nghia Do commune, Bao Yen district, shared: “Ms. San is enthusiastic and teaches us; she patiently and thoughtfully guides us on anything we don't understand.”
In addition, she also participates in teaching traditional crafts to students during extracurricular activities at schools. Every year, Bao Yen No. 3 High School organizes the Folk Culture Festival of Ethnic Groups and invites artisans and elders knowledgeable in culture to guide students in designing unique cultural products. Ms. Nguyen Thi San is the main instructor in weaving and brocade embroidery. Through her meticulous and easy-to-understand guidance and that of the artisans, students quickly absorb the knowledge and enhance their awareness of preserving culture. Mr. Bui Van Hien, Principal of Bao Yen No. 3 High School, shared: “The knowledge that Ms. San and the artisans impart to the students is very valuable in building a school model connected to reality and a multicultural school.”
Developing tourism in conjunction with preserving local culture is the tourism development strategy of Nghia Do. Sharing his thoughts on this goal, Mr. Ly Van Noi, Chairman of the People's Committee of Nghia Do commune, Bao Yen district, said: “Nghia Do always creates conditions and encourages people to participate in preserving and developing traditional crafts. Ms. Nguyen Thi San and many other local people have actively participated in preserving traditional costumes, weaving, and brocade embroidery, contributing to the sustainable development of community tourism in Nghia Do.”
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