With the goal of developing culture and improving the quality of local tourism, the People's Committee of Phu Xuyen district coordinated with a number of units to organize the program "Cuu Village - Fashion, Art and Tourism" from December 21 to 22 at the ancient village of Cuu, Van Tu commune, Phu Xuyen district, Hanoi.
The program is not only an opportunity to promote the unique image of Cuu village - an ancient village over 500 years old on the peaceful Nhue River - but also creates an opportunity for this craft village to integrate internationally.
The program also aims to promote the local economy, creating a trade and tourism bridge between Vietnam and Italy, as well as other countries, through trade promotion activities.
This is also part of the program to build a unique craft village tourist destination, promoting the unique traditional culture of Cuu village in the context of global cultural integration.
Through exchange activities, economic cooperation and artistic exchanges, the event not only strengthens cultural connections between countries, but also supports businesses in exploiting markets and promoting Vietnamese craft village products to reach further.
"Lang Cuu - Fashion, Art and Tourism" will be a journey to experience Vietnamese culture and art, opening up opportunities for international exchange and cooperation between Vietnam and Italy.
The historical space of Cuu village will bring a series of rich activities, including performing arts, trade exchanges, and culinary culture introduction, meeting the expectations of both domestic and international visitors.
Accordingly, the traditional craft activities of Cuu village will be deeply and vividly portrayed, giving visitors a true look at the craft techniques that have existed for generations.
The sewing profession, considered the "best in Hanoi" since the French colonial period, will be recreated through ancient sewing tables, with artisans skillfully embroidering each stitch. Products such as ao dai, handkerchiefs and handmade accessories all have the characteristics of Cuu village, demonstrating the talent of ancient Vietnamese craftsmen.
In particular, visitors also have the opportunity to admire the process of making sophisticated ceramics and handicrafts with each meticulous step, from shaping, carving to decorating patterns, vividly recreating a part of the rich cultural heritage of traditional Vietnamese craft villages.
The "Meet The Arts" activity will display artworks and traditional handicrafts such as ceramics, brocades and handicrafts made by artisans from Cuu village, helping visitors deeply feel the quintessence of Vietnamese culture.
This is also an opportunity for Italian businesses to access and learn about traditional handicrafts, expanding the potential for cooperation and trade between the two countries.
The "Meet The Poet" event promises to be a gathering place for famous poets from Vietnam and Italy. Poets will share and interact through selected works, bringing moments of immersion in words and emotions.
For fashion lovers, the "Fashion Show" program will introduce the latest collections, imbued with traditional and modern influences. Designers will recreate the beauty of traditional costumes, creatively innovated, thereby promoting Vietnamese and Italian fashion culture with trendy styles.
The event also has a dedicated area for "Cooking School", where famous chefs will introduce Vietnamese and Italian culinary arts through typical dishes. By participating in the cooking class, visitors can learn about unique cooking techniques and the deep culture expressed through each dish.
At the "Meet The Tourism" area, travel agencies from both countries will display attractive images and information about special destinations in Vietnam and Italy, opening up new opportunities to explore tourism.
This pavilion will create strong links in the international tourism industry, attracting tourists from all over to Vietnam and Italy.
Cuu Village - a village over 500 years old in the ancient capital, about 40km south of Hanoi center, in Van Tu commune (Phu Xuyen district) is a place that preserves rare cultural and architectural values of Hanoi.
Cuu Village lies peacefully on the Nhue River, having witnessed many changes of the times but still retaining the nostalgic, quiet look of the 20th century. This is an ideal destination for tourists who want to learn about the traditional cultural values of the Vietnamese people.
