Ba Duong Noi is the only village in Vietnam with a kite association linked to a shrine dedicated to the Delta Guardian Deity. Revived in 1987 after being interrupted by war, the association has become a repository of cultural memories for generations of local residents. (Photo: VNA)Artisan Nguyen Van Boi, 92, has long been known for creating the region’s highest-flying kites and was awarded the title of artisan in 2019. (Photo: VNA)Following in his father’s footsteps, Nguyen Van Quyet now serves as head of the Ba Duong Noi Flute Kite Club, maintaining community activities, cultural exchanges, and teaching kite-making techniques to younger generations in the village. (Photo: VNA)To craft the frame of a kite, artisans carefully select mature male bamboo, known locally as “elephant-edge bamboo,” prized for its durability and ability to help the kite maintain balance at high altitudes. (Photo: VNA)Kites in Ba Duong Noi village are covered with traditional "do" paper, a lightweight and porous material that allows the kites to catch the wind more easily, fly faster, and remain stable. (Photo: VNA)
The art of flute kites: Where bamboo and wood come alive through artisans’ hands
Behind the flute kites soaring over the skies of O Dien is a centuries-old craft tradition meticulously preserved and passed down through generations by artisans in Hanoi’s Ba Duong Noi village.
