International reporters visit Bat Trang pottery village on the occasion of 80th National Day

On the afternoon of August 28, within the framework of activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day September 2 (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025), the Hanoi Department of Tourism coordinated with the Center for the Essence of Vietnamese Craft Villages to organize a program to welcome a delegation of foreign reporters and overseas Vietnamese reporters to visit and experience the ancient pottery village of Bat Trang (Gia Lam commune, Hanoi).

The delegation of reporters was introduced to the history and cultural and artistic values of Bat Trang, and directly visited typical relic sites such as: Village Communal House, Van Chi, Ancient Alley, Gian Kho House, Bat Trang Pottery Space Past and Present; and Light Sculpture Art Space.

At the Center for the Essence of Vietnamese Craft Villages, reporters participated in the experience of pottery making, admired the art of light sculpture and enjoyed the cultural space of craft villages.

With its long history and unique features, Bat Trang has become a symbol of Vietnamese pottery and an attractive tourist destination.

Ceramic production facilities in Bat Trang have been invested in renovation and upgrading, creating a space for visitors to visit and experience.

Artisan Ha Thi Vinh introduces Bat Trang pottery to reporters. (Photo: Tuyet Mai - VNA)

Bat Trang ancient village is about 5.2 hectares wide, hundreds of years old with 23 ancient houses, 16 family temples built with ancient Bat Trang bricks, is a place to preserve many traditional cultural features of the ancient craft village...

Bat Trang village is not only famous for its pottery, but also for its tradition of learning and respect for knowledge. The village is proud of its cultural celebrities, especially the sages, first-class scholars, and doctors.

After visiting, Mr. Yury Sigov (Russia) shared: "I am very impressed with this ancient village. The village reminds me of many old villages, especially because of the fresh air, ancient architecture and friendly people. All of these create an unforgettable impression."

Mr. Nguyen Viet Tien, working at Viet Tien Television Station (Canada) said: "I have been to Bat Trang several times and each time I feel moved as if I am going back in time to the past. Ancient relics such as Bat Trang Communal House, Van Chi, old houses, and the image of old people with white hair still diligently working on their craft, have left me with many deep impressions. I especially love the simplicity of Bat Trang pottery - not too sophisticated but with its own attractive features, very Bat Trang, very Vietnamese. Looking at the product, you can clearly feel the hands of the craftsman. Living in Canada for many years, I have always tried to promote the image of Vietnam, especially Bat Trang pottery, and this passion will remain with me forever."

Sharing with the delegation, Deputy Director of Hanoi Department of Tourism Tran Trung Hieu emphasized that the National Day celebration on September 2 is an opportunity for the capital's tourism industry to promote and tell stories about Hanoi's thousand-year-old cultural values.

Deputy Director of Hanoi Department of Tourism Tran Trung Hieu introduces Bat Trang ceramic materials to reporters. (Photo: Tuyet Mai/VNA)

The city has many relics, heritages, craft villages, cuisine, festivals..., and the orientation is to build Hanoi tourism brand to become a destination of thousand-year heritage, a destination of "City for Peace ".

Hanoi’s tourism development index has grown rapidly over the years, with the goal of welcoming more than 8 million international visitors this year. The city is actively developing quality destinations, selecting typical craft villages to develop into international destinations.

The delegation's experience and survey trip to Bat Trang craft village is expected to contribute to more strongly promoting the image of Hanoi and the capital's tourism services to the world.

According to the Hanoi Department of Tourism, Bat Trang is one of the capital's typical craft villages, attracting hundreds of thousands of domestic and foreign visitors each year.

Organizing experiential activities for international reporters on this occasion is an opportunity to introduce the quintessence of craft villages, promoting cultural tourism - craft villages to develop strongly in the integration period./.

(Vietnam News Agency/Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/doan-phong-vien-quoc-te-tham-quan-lang-gom-bat-trang-nhan-dip-80-nam-quoc-khanh-post1058598.vnp