Ancient paper art returns to Hanoi's Yen Thai village
The art of making poonah paper from the bark of a tree for artwork and votive offerings is being revived in Yen Thai, a village outside Hanoi that made the product for at least 600 years.
The poonah paper of Yen Thai village is an ancient art handed down for centuries. (Source: Gocom.vn
Hanoi (VNA) - The art of making poonah paper from the bark of atree for artwork and votive offerings is being revived in Yen Thai, avillage outside Hanoi that made the product for at least 600 years.
The paper making will be centred in old style houses open to visitors early inthe new year. The work is being carried out by Tay Ho district’sPeople’s Committee.
The houses will be placed in the campus of the Memorial of War Heroes andMartyrs, situated at 189 Trich Sai Street, Buoi ward, Tay Ho district.
The Memorial will also be used to introduce and display documentaries on YenThai craft village and beautiful sites in Buoi ward.
Yen Thai village is located near West lake. It once had 126 households makingpoonah paper.
A private zone displaying souvenirs, antiques, gemstones, Hang Trong, Dong Hofolk paintings, calligraphy and other specialties from Tay Ho district willalso be built for tourists, together with another area for outdoor leisure andentertainment.
The production of the special paper will held every day of the week and willinvolve tourists taking part.
Every Friday night, traditional performances will also be held. Touristsare also able to take part in some interaction activities with locals in theprocess of making the paper.
Vo Bich Thuy, chairwoman of the Tay Ho district People’s Committee and one of themembers of the organising board, said the restoration created a new destinationfor tourists, as well as help preserve local values.
“Production remained until 1991, when the co-operative broke up due to ashortage of materials. There are very less of craftsmen who are still workingin the village until date and most of them have retired now. I think this isreally an opportunity to revive this traditional arts and crafts making,"she said.-VNA
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The poonah paper of Yen Thai village is an ancient art handed down for centuries. (Source: Gocom.vn 
