Ms. Hang Y Na is a representative of Pa Co community, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province. Photo: VOV1

The event entitled “Weaving community threads” is the result of three projects. They are “Enhancing the capacity of Mong women for traditional handicraft techniques in Pa Co commune, Hoa Binh province”, “Photovoice - Recording the local culture of the Thai people in Hoa Tien village” and “Restoring the Thai weaving technique in Hoa Tien village, Nghe An province”.

Director of the Center for Research and Promotion of Cultural Heritage Values Nguyen Duc Tang speaking at the event. Photo: VOV1

Director of the Center for Research and Promotion of Cultural Heritage Values Nguyen Duc Tang told the opening ceremony, "Each project opens up new awareness and opportunities for heritage to continue to live and spread more strongly. From these initial results, though modest, we have learned the lesson that only with understanding, respect and close cooperation can we empower the community, helping them maintain and promote heritage in a long-term way."

During the talk show for project groups, artisans and researchers discussed how to inspire creativity on cultural foundations. Their message is that every national cultural feature is worth being proud of, and the journey of preservation will only be truly sustainable when the community joins hands to continue telling their own stories.