My Dong Casting Village - Preserving the century-old flame, casting new values.

The iron casting village in My Dong not only preserves the essence of traditional craftsmanship but also becomes a driving force for local economic development, creating jobs and contributing to raising the income of people in Hai Phong.

The craft of casting in My Dong village, Le Ich Moc ward, Hai Phong, has a history spanning hundreds of years, passed down through many generations. (Photo: Ha Anh/TTXVN)

An image from inside the Viet Mui cast iron foundry. (Photo: Ha Anh/VNA)

Cast iron is heated in a furnace at a temperature of approximately 1,200-1,500°C until it is completely melted. (Photo: Ha Anh/VNA)

The molds are made from a mixture of sand and clay, undergoing several steps: mold making, pressing, and finishing. This stage requires high precision, as even a small deviation can result in a defective product. (Photo: Ha Anh/TTXVN)

The process of pouring molten iron into a mold. (Photo: Ha Anh/VNA)

Molten metal is poured into molds. This process requires the coordination of many people and demands high technical skill. (Photo: Ha Anh/TTXVN)

After pouring the molten iron, the worker removes the mold to retrieve the finished product. (Photo: Ha Anh/VNA)

The raw product is formed after the casting of iron. (Photo: Ha Anh/VNA)

Currently, My Dong has hundreds of households participating in production, including many large-scale workshops. (Photo: Ha Anh/VNA)

The process of casting cast iron pans still involves many manual steps. (Photo: Ha Anh/VNA)

The foundry industry is a major economic sector, providing employment for thousands of local workers. (Photo: Ha Anh/VNA)

The workers have to labor in high temperatures for many hours continuously. (Photo: Ha Anh/VNA)

Hard work becomes even more difficult for laborers during the summer months. (Photo: Ha Anh/VNA)

Cast iron pans are manufactured in various sizes, from small to large. (Photo: Ha Anh/VNA)

The cooling process after demolding. (Photo: Ha Anh/VNA)

The cooling process after demolding. (Photo: Ha Anh/VNA)

Cooling time ranges from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the size of the product. (Photo: Ha Anh/TTXVN)

Cast iron casting is a physically demanding job, so the majority of the workforce consists of men. (Photo: Ha Anh/VNA)

The product is ground, cut, and turned to achieve precision and aesthetic appeal. (Photo: Ha Anh/VNA)

The foundry is ablaze with fire every day. (Photo: Ha Anh/VNA)

According to Vietnamplus

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