Tho Ha rice paper craft recognised as national heritage
The centuries-old rice paper craft of Tho Ha village, Van Ha ward, Bac Ninh province, has been officially recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage, honouring a traditional livelihood passed down through generations.
Tho Ha village, Van Ha ward, Bac Ninh province. (Photo: VNA)
For centuries, local residents have preserved and maintained the traditional craft of making Tho Ha rice paper. (Photo: VNA)
Rice paper steaming process in Tho Ha. (Photo: VNA)
Residents dry rice papers under the sun. (Photo: VNA)
Rice papers are dried near the village gate. (Photo: VNA)
Scenes from the daily life of people in Tho Ha village. (Photo: VNA)
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