Tradycyjne wietnamskie lampiony

Women are seen adding traditional fabrics to the framework of lanterns to create decorative traditional looking hanging ornaments. The colourful lanterns were being made in Hoi An in Quang Nam, a province in the central region of Vietnam. Pharmaceutical worker Sabina Akter, 50, said, "The traditional craft of making lanterns in Hoi An dates back more than 400 years ago. Lanterns are a common product of traditional craft villages throughout Vietnam, especially in Hoi An." "Hoi An lanterns can be found in restaurants, festivals, and homes, mainly during the traditional Tet Holiday or Mid-Autumn Festival. Hoi An lanterns symbolises "shining." Quang Nam’s people consider light as a symbol of humans. Therefore, offering lanterns at a shrine also means praying for the gods' protection." "In addition, Hoi An lanterns have different meanings depending on their hue. For instance, red lanterns represent fortune and wealth. At first, only rich people in Hoi An could afford lanterns. They hung them in front of their houses during Lunar New Year festivals and on special occasions such as weddings and funerals." "These days lanterns are indispensable decorative items for all Hoi An people not only during festivals but also in normal days. Many families in Hoi An hung two big lanterns with their clan names in front of the ancestral altars." "The bamboo must first be soaked in salt water 10 days to avoid termites, then dried, split and sharpened in thin strips depending on the size of each lantern. Strips are attached to two wooden rings at each end and then tied with a parachute cord. The craftsman will adjust the strips by hand to make a proportional lantern frame." "Lantern covering materials are usually satin or colourful silk, which are tough enough to stretch without being torn. Firstly the fabric is cut into pieces, depending on the size of the lamp, then applied to the lantern frame with glue. The whole process in total can take two weeks, but the resulting lante *** Local Caption *** It takes 4-5 days from preparing the bamboo strips. A big lantern costs between 50,000-80,000 VDN. A small lantern costs between 20,000-40000 VDN. Hoi An lanterns are a hallmark of Hoi An in Quang Nam, a province in the central region of Vietnam. The traditional craft of making lanterns in Hoi An dates back more than 400 years ago. Lanterns are a common product of traditional craft villages throughout Vietnam, especially in Hoi An. Hoi An lanterns can be found in restaurants, festivals, and homes, mainly during the traditional Tet Holiday or Mid-Autumn Festival. Hoi An lanterns symbolize "shining." Quang Nam’s people consider light as a symbol of humans. Therefore, offering lanterns at a shrine also means praying for the gods' protection. In addition, Hoi An lanterns have different meanings depending on their hue. For instance, red lanterns represent fortune and wealth. At first, only rich people in Hoi An could afford lanterns. They hung them in front of their houses during Lunar New Year festivals and on special occasions such as weddings and funerals. Todays, lanterns are indispensable decorative items for all Hoi An people not only during festivals but also in normal days. Many families in Hoi An hung two big lanterns with their clan names in front of the ancestral altars. The bamboo must first be soaked in salt water 10 days to avoid termites, then dried, split and sharpened in thin strips depending to the size of each lantern. Strips are attached to 2 wooden ring at 2 end and then tide parachute cord. The craftsman will adjust the strips by hand to make a proportional lantern frame. Lantern covering material are usually satin or colorful silk which are tough enough to stretch without being torn. Firstly the fabric is cut into pieces, depending on the size of the lamp, then applied on the lantern frame with glue. Hoi An lanterns vary in size, color and shape Create your own Vietnamese lantern, believed to be a symbol of luck, happiness, and wealth.