Hoi An and traditional pieces in modern life

1. Tra Que Vegetable Village

In Vietnam, there are many vegetable villages, but a unique and traditional vegetable village is almost very rare. Tra Que vegetable village in Hoi An is more than 400 years old and is recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. Tra Que Vegetable Village is located about 2km from Hoi An center, close enough to explore in a day and far enough to enjoy the peace and simplicity of this place.

Tra Que vegetable village is located between De Vong river and Tra Que seaweed swamp, so the land here inherits fertile alluvium. The seaweed collected from the lagoon is used as natural fertilizer for the vegetables by residents, so Tra Que vegetables have a unique flavor and are more delicious than vegetables from other regions, establishing the famous Tra Que vegetable brand throughout the area.

Tra Que vegetable village has about 40 different types of vegetables, most of which are herbs such as basil, perilla, laksa leaves, and coriander. With small and green leaves, these vegetables are often called Tra Que vegetables. The unique flavor of the vegetable have contributed to the richness and deliciousness of Hoi An specialty dishes such as Cao Lau and various other local specialties.

When visiting Tra Que vegetable village, tourists can sign up to participate in planting and caring for vegetables just like a real farmer. After that, tourists can directly enjoy fresh and fragrant vegetable dishes from the fresh vegetables right in the garden. Don't forget to take photos of the peaceful countryside with the lush green background at Tra Que vegetable village.

• Location: Tra Que village, Cam Ha Commune, Hoi An City

Tourists can sign up to participate in vegetable growing experience tours with people at Tra Que vegetable village

2. Thanh Ha Pottery Village

Thanh Ha Pottery Village is about 3km from the center of Hoi An ancient town, located along the peaceful Thu Bon River. This is one of the places containing the colorful array of Hoi An culture that attracts tourists from all over the world who come to seek the simplicity of the countryside and admire the talents of the pottery village artisans.

Thanh Ha Pottery Village is one of the largest pottery villages and appeared from the late 15th to the early 16th century. Residents here originate from different regions such as Thanh Hoa, Nam Dinh, and Hai Duong. They migrated here in 1516 and continued to preserve the tradition of pottery and tile making from the time of our ancestors.

When visiting Thanh Ha pottery village, tourists have the opportunity to observe the process of creating pottery products or even participate in creating beautiful small ceramic items under the guidance of talented artisans.

Moreover, when you come here, don't forget to visit Thanh Ha Terracotta Park, where you can take unique photos and learn about the history of pottery craft at the museum space. Furthermore, you can also buy souvenirs made from ceramics such as cups, bowls, To He or mini models recreating Hoi An's specialty dishes to bring back as souvenirs.

• Location: Pham Phan, Block 5, Thanh Ha Ward, Hoi An City.

Peaceful scene at Thanh Ha pottery village

3. Kim Bong Carpentry Village

Located on the banks of Hoai River, opposite Hoi An ancient town, Kim Bong carpentry village creates a peaceful atmosphere, completely different from the bustle of the city center. From the ancient town, tourists just need to cross Cam Kim bridge and follow the instructions about 3km to reach the carpentry village. With a convenient and easily accessible location, Kim Bong Hang Moc is also a popular checkpoint in Hoi An.

Carpentry in Kim Bong has existed since the 15th century, when people from the Thanh - Nghe - Tinh region migrated to Cam Kim, Hoi An. During the 17th and 18th centuries, Kim Bong village's carpentry artisans experienced a period of strong development, thanks to the prosperity of Hoi An port. The urbanization process in Hoi An led to the development of Kim Bong carpentry village, which created architectural works, pagodas and wooden boats to serve the needs of traders at that time. Currently, the trend of developing tourism, artisans not only create artistic wooden products but also participate in preserving and restoring architecture and historical relics in the ancient town.
When you visit Kim Bong carpentry village, you will have the opportunity to observe the process of creating wooden products to have a clearer insight into this industry. The nearly 500-year-old carpentry village still retains its peace and the cultural essence of the homeland, creating a beautiful and culturally rich local historical checkpoint in Hoi An that you shouldn't miss.

• Location: Nong Thon Road, Trung Ha village, Cam Kim commune, Hoi An city

Artisans create impressive products at Kim Bong Carpentry village

4. Lantern-making craft village

When mentioning Hoi An in the evening, we will immediately think of the ancient town illuminated by a series of lanterns with a variety of colors, creating an unforgettable poetic scene. To promote and identify Hoi An ancient town, many lantern factories have opened directly in the ancient town area, making it easy for tourists to explore and shop.

Traditional lanterns in Hoi An are a unique crystallization of Vietnamese - Chinese - Japanese culture in the bustling trading port that existed more than 400 years ago. Many people believe that lanterns appeared in Hoi An by people of Chaozhou, Fujian, and Guangdong when they came to Hoi An to reclame and establish the hamlet. Initially, lanterns were hung in front of houses to relieve nostalgia for their homeland and gradually became a unique traditional image in the ancient town. Nowadays, tourists can easily see bamboo-wrapped lanterns with many different patterns and colors hanging in front of shops, restaurants and historical sites whenever they walk in Hoi An.

Famous lantern factories, located at popular check-in points in Hoi An such as Ha Linh or Huynh Van Ba, often within the ancient town area. Therefore, tourists can conveniently drop by to experience making lanterns or buy some as souvenirs.

Location:

• Ha Linh lantern factory: No. 72 Tran Nhan Tong Street, Cam Chau Ward, Hoi An City
• Huynh Van Ba lantern factory: No. 15A Phan Dinh Phung Street, Cam Son Ward, Hoi An City

Traditional lanterns in Hoi An are a unique crystallization of Vietnamese - Chinese - Japanese culture

5. Hoi An cultural show - Hoi An Memories

In addition to traditional craft villages, this city is also painted with nostalgic sketches from the Hoi An cultural show - Hoi An Memories. The reason this show is considered a traditional piece in Hoi An is because the show's content exudes the entire Hoi An scene of 400 years ago. From the way of reclamation, establishing hamlets, living, farming, fishing, customs and traditions to historical highlights such as Princess Huyen Tran's wedding are vividly recreated and packed into a 60-minute show.

"Hoi An Memories" leaves a deep impression on the audience with 5 emotional performances created by more than 500 professional actors. Specifically, the 5 performances had the following themes:

• Act 1: Life - Hoi An in the early days of reclamation to establish the hamlet
• Act 2: Wedding - Opening the peace period in Dai Viet under Champa
• Act 3: Lamp and Sea - Expanding toward the vast ocean
• Act 4: Integration - the prospers of the Faifo trading port
• Act 5: Ao dai - Hoi An is the intersection of ancient and modern features

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Hoi An Memories leave a deep impression in the hearts of the audience with 5 emotional performances

With a unique script, attractive storytelling, elaborate staging and the skill of professional actors, this Hoi An cultural show creates an impressive explosion not only for domestic and foreign tourists but also international friends. Specifically, the show was honored to be recognized by prestigious and renowned organizations for its grandeur and impressiveness such as:

• Guinness Record: The real scene artistic show has the largest outdoor stage in Vietnam today (with a total area up to 25,000 square meters) and the daily performance show has the largest number of actors (nearly 500 performers).
• The Guide Awards 2019: real scene artistic show with the best cultural and historical value in Vietnam
• Leading news agency - Reuters: Honored as “The most beautiful show in the world" -"the most eye-catching show in the world.
• Wanderlust Tips - the bilingual magazine: Awarded the Leading Historical Spectacle Show

It can be said that Hoi An Memories is one of the Hoi An cultural shows that help "awaken" the history, traditions and long-standing culture in the ancient town. For Vietnamese, they feel proud and appreciative while for foreign tourists, it provides a deeper understanding of the people and culture of this place.

Location: Hoi An Memories Land, No. 200 Nguyen Tri Phuong Street (turn left), Cam Nam Ward,Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam.

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Hoi An Memories is one of the Hoi An cultural shows that helps "awaken" the long history of the ancient town

Above are the "colors of time" in Hoi An that tourists can visit, learn about, and enjoy. Before visiting, please learn carefully about the applicable ticket prices, tour schedules, and transportation options to ensure a complete and meaningful exploration of your journey. Wishing travelers a memorable and enjoyable trip in the ancient town of Hoi An. For any questions related to the Hoi An Cultural Show - Ky Uc Hoi An or booking accommodation at Hoi An Memories Resort & Spa, tourists can contact the hotline at 1900 63 66 00 - 0904 636 600 or visit the official website of Hoi An Memories Land at https://hoianmemoriesland.com/