'Traditional crafts' through the lens of female photographers Hai Au

Some works on traditional crafts by members of the Hai Au Women's Photography Club are displayed at the exhibition.

On the morning of October 3, at the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Cultural House, the opening ceremony of the Hai Au art photography exhibition at the age of 34 took place , aiming to celebrate the 94th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Women's Union (October 20, 1930 - October 20, 2024), the 43rd anniversary of the founding of the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Cultural House (October 20, 1981 - October 20, 2024) and Vietnamese Women's Day October 20. The event was attended by Ms. Phan Thi Bich Huong - Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Cultural House and members of the Hai Au Women's Photography Club such as: Dao Hoa Nu, Nguyen Hong Nga, Doan Thi Tho, Pham Thi Thu, Ngo Thi Thu Ba...

This is an annual activity of the Hai Au Women's Photography Club, under the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Cultural House. This year, the exhibition takes the theme of Traditional Crafts, introducing 50 artistic photographic works by 26 authors who are members of the Hai Au Women's Photography Club.

Ms. Nguyen Hong Nga - Vice President of Hai Au Women's Photography Club shared about the theme of the exhibition

The works at the exhibition are unique moments of the simple, delicate beauty of traditional crafts across the country, captured through the artistic perspective of female photographers. Traditional craft villages such as silk weaving, ceramics, carving or embroidery... are not only the crystallization of creative labor but also contain cultural and historical values ​​preserved through many generations. The exhibition is meant to pay tribute to the artisans and craftsmen who have been preserving and developing traditional crafts.

Traditional Crafts Photo Book Cover

On this occasion, the Hai Au Women's Photography Club also released an art photo book of the same name with 129 unique photos selected by female photographers from their field trips to traditional craft villages. The exhibition will be on display from October 3 to October 18 at the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Cultural House Hall.

Some works from the exhibition:

Net weaving (left) and Hoi An lanterns by photographer Nguyen Thi Thu Ba

Jute fiber made from Ben Tre coconut fiber captured by photographer Nguyen Thi Van Tung

Nguyen Thi Nhu Thao Trang introduces the bamboo and rattan weaving profession through the photo Diligence

Van The conical hat weaving craft (Hue) of Doan Thi Tho. Hand-woven conical hats are not only traditional products but also become a highlight in Vietnamese fashion and costumes.

The craft of making conical hats in Chuong Village ( Hanoi ) by photographer Dinh Thi Kim Lan

Tet To He figurine by Pham Thi Thu

Stirring the fermented soybean paste (Duong Lam ancient village) by Nguyen Dao Ngoc Thao

The pottery profession was captured by photographer Nguyen Thi Sin through the photo Skillful Hands

Through works about traditional crafts, female photographers hope to inspire and spread traditional cultural values ​​so that the younger generation can understand, appreciate and love the nation's culture more, contributing to maintaining and preserving the national cultural identity.