Attending the Thanh Ha pottery ancestor's death anniversary festival

Opening ceremony of the ceramic product making contest within the framework of the Thanh Ha Pottery Ancestor Commemoration Festival. Photo: MINH HAI

Thanh Ha Pottery Ancestor Commemoration Festival is held annually on the 9th and 10th of the 7th lunar month to pay tribute to the ancestors who created the pottery profession; at the same time, educate the descendants and young generations of the village about the origin, history, as well as the awareness of preserving the traditional craft passed down by their ancestors.

In recent years, the pottery ancestor festival is no longer limited to the village's rules, but has expanded to the city level. This year's festival takes place on August 12 and 13 with many activities such as art festivals, pottery competitions, folk games, pottery product displays, etc. Especially on August 13, villagers organize a procession - welcoming the ancestor, a craft competition, traditional boat racing, etc.

Ceramic products are displayed on the pottery village road. Photo: MINH HAI

According to the organizers, the festival contributes to promoting and introducing the image of traditional craft villages to domestic and foreign tourists; thereby helping to increase income so that people can confidently stick with and develop the traditional pottery profession.

In 2023, Nam Dieu pottery village welcomed nearly 600,000 visitors, of which international visitors accounted for the majority. Ticket sales revenue reached 17 billion VND.

Foreign tourists learn about the ceramic product making contest. Photo: MINH HAI

The hands of a veteran artisan making pottery. Photo: MINH HAI

Young people in the village follow traditional occupations. Photo: MINH HAI

Meticulous attention to detail on ceramic products. Photo: MINH HAI

Foreign tourists enjoy ceramic products. Photo: MINH HAI

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/vao-hoi-gio-to-nghe-gom-thanh-ha-3139414.html