Mang Thit Village

- Author: Catalin Chitu

- Date of participation: 07/30/2024

- Contest entry code: 590863

- Link to contest entries: https://happy.vietnam.vn/contest/image-2024/submission/590863

- Work: "Mang Thit Village" - Taken at: Vinh Long - Unit: Individual

Introduction: Nestled alongside the Co Chien river, Cai Nhum and Cai Thay canals in Vinh Long province, lies Mang Thit, a village famous as the "Ceramic Brick Village" or the evocative "Red Kingdom". For over a century, the art of crafting clay bricks has flourished here. The process itself is a testament to patience and skill. Artisans begin by shaping the clay, a gift from the Co Chien river's sediments. These molded blocks are then bathed in the warm sunlight before their fiery transformation. While the village once boasted a staggering production of over 5 million ceramic products and bricks annually, its vibrancy has dimmed somewhat. Today, only a fraction of the original kilns remain operational. However, this decline has ushered in a new chapter for Mang Thit. The village's unique charm and rich heritage have transformed it into a magnet for tourists and photographers, eager to capture the essence of this enduring Vietnamese tradition.

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