Viewing "Traditional Vietnamese Craft Villages" through a modern lens

“Traditional Craft Villages of Vietnam” is not only a photo book but also the author's aspiration to spread Vietnamese beauty closer to the world.

On the morning of May 10, in Hanoi , the launching event of the photo book "Traditional Craft Villages of Vietnam" by international female photographer Helena Van took place, attracting many people from the capital to attend.

Helena Van's real name is Nguyen Ngoc Van (Hanoi), who has grown up through many years of studying and working abroad. In 2022, she started taking photos, starting a special journey: using photography to preserve the beauty of Vietnam, especially the values ​​that are gradually being forgotten such as traditional craft villages. Helena Van is currently the PSA Ambassador (Photographic Society of America) in Vietnam.

The female photographer shared: "For me, photography is not simply an art form, but also a way of telling stories, touching the soul and evoking national cultural memories. Through each frame, I want to convey pride and love for the land and people of Vietnam, contributing to preserving the traditional 'pearls' that are gradually fading in the flow of modernity."

Regarding the photo book "Traditional Craft Villages of Vietnam", Helena Van said that the book was completed over two years (2022-2024), consisting of 170 pages with about 200 artistic and documentary photos, realistically depicting 14 typical craft villages from North to South.

Image of fishing villagers going out to sea to fish.

From the ancient pottery village of Phu Lang ( Bac Ninh ), the silver carving village of Dong Xam (Thai Binh), to the salt making craft of Hon Khoi (Khanh Hoa) or the beeswax printing art of the Dao Tien and Mong people - each frame is a story, a vivid slice of the working life, culture and professional pride of the Vietnamese people.

Traditional Vietnamese Craft Villages is not only a collection of beautiful images but also an emotional journey with vivid experiences carrying the breath of the land, the people, and the Vietnamese countryside. The work is a tribute to the artisans and also a call to preserve traditional values ​​so that they do not fade away in the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Real photos.

The book not only honors the talented hands of the artisans, the photos also awaken childhood memories in the hearts of viewers, reminding them of a rustic, simple Vietnam that persistently preserves traditions amidst the modern grind.

"In particular, the book also has a profound humanitarian meaning when a portion of the revenue will be used to build free bookshelves for children in remote areas - adding light to knowledge and nurturing love for the homeland through each page of the book," the female photographer shared.

Through each photo, Helena Van not only captures visual beauty but also evokes empathy and connection. It is a profound gratitude to Vietnamese heritage, the voice of a child living far away from home returning to tell the story of the country with a gaze filled with love and a spirit of preservation.

“Traditional Craft Villages of Vietnam” is not just a photo book, it is a journey of the heart, of art and of the desire to spread Vietnamese beauty closer to the world .

According to giaoducthoidai.vn

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