On the afternoon of September 19, within the framework of the Art Show, the workshop "Joining Hands to Weave Association" was held at the Ho Guom Cultural Information Center (Hanoi) to expand cultural experiences for children.
At the workshop, about 20 visually impaired and visually impaired students from the non-governmental organization Vietnam And Friends will learn about the art of figurine making under the direct guidance of Artisan Dang Van Hau, thereby creating their own unique products.
The activity not only brings a close approach to folk culture but also contributes to making the Lunar New Year more bustling and brilliant.
I bring traditional flour figurines, Mid-Autumn Festival themes, themes about ancient figurines. Direct touching and shaping helps participants have more ways to approach to he figurines, instead of just observing completed products," artisan Dang Van Hau said.
Mr. Dang The Lam - Director of Vietnam And Friends organization - said that the unit participating in the program wants to bring the Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere closer to children, and at the same time create more suitable experiences for visually impaired students.
I think this is a very special Mid-Autumn Festival for visually impaired students, because it is the first time they have made lion heads. During these festivals, you have heard a lot but have never experienced or touched a lion head, let alone making your own lion head," Mr. Dang The Lam shared.
During the practice process, volunteers support students from the stage of choosing flour, shaping flour to operations that require assistance. Each volunteer is in charge of about two students to be able to guide them more closely.
Ms. Le Phuong Thao - a volunteer of the program - said: ''For some children, this is also the first time they have known about to he and directly touched this traditional handicraft. They communicate with people more, become more confident and have their first images of to he. As someone who participates in support, I feel very happy.
