Ha Nam is a land with many craft villages that were formed, existed and developed very early, creating their own unique characteristics. In the process of economic restructuring, craft villages not only meet the requirements of socio-economic development and increase people's income, but also contribute to the increasingly diverse development of the local tourism industry. form.

In recent years, along with welcoming an increasing number of domestic and international tourists to Ha Nam, the orientation work of linking the development of craft villages with tourism activities has been paid attention and focused by Ha Nam province. On March 31, 2017, the Provincial People's Committee issued a decision approving the planning for rural industry development in Ha Nam province to 2020, with an orientation to 2030, Plan No. 2986/KH-UBND dated November 4, 2017. 2022 on preserving and developing craft villages in Ha Nam province for the period 2021-2030 and Plan No. 3239/KH-UBND dated November 30, 2022 on developing rural tourism associated with building new rural areas in the province Ha Nam period 2021-2025. This is an important premise and condition to help preserve and develop craft villages and rural industries, creating a strong shift in the economic structure and rural labor structure; change production methods and practices; Promote the potential and advantages of each locality, promote linkages, build and develop an effective rural tourism value chain.
Currently, in Ha Nam province there are 58 active craft villages, of which 32 traditional craft villages have a long history with many famous products and a large team of skilled artisans. Each craft village has its strengths and potentials, which are favorable conditions to both preserve the cultural values ​​and unique characteristics of each locality, while also developing in the direction of connecting with craft village tourism. Ecotourism, spiritual tourism.

After nearly 700 years of existence and development, Nha Xa weaving village in Moc Nam commune, Duy Tien town currently has over 260 households, of which over 100 households are producing and trading Nha Xa silk products. , supplying 30-40 thousand meters of silk to the market every month. Nha Xa is the first place to use natural materials such as: brown roots, almond leaves, betel leaves... to dye silk. Therefore, Nha Xa's silk products are not only colorfast but are loved and trusted by many people for their quality and safety when used. Besides, Nha Xa Weaving Village is also located next to the cultural and historical relic of Lanh Giang Temple with its unique historical and artistic architectural value and unique traditional festivals. This is the potential to develop tourism, especially craft village tourism - spiritual tourism, contributing to attracting visitors and promoting local socio-economic development.

Nha Xa Silk - One of four famous silk villages in Vietnam

Also located in Duy Tien town, Doi Tam traditional drum craft village has a history of formation and development of nearly 1,000 years. This is an ancient traditional craft village with master drum-making artisans, one of the famous places for making the largest thunder drum in Vietnam, contributing to preserving the cultural beauty that has been associated for a long time in Vietnam. Vietnamese culture. Coming here, visitors can not only experience the craft village, but also immerse themselves in the space of unique festivals such as: Tich Dien Festival or visit Doi Pagoda - an ancient site dating back thousands of years, saving holds many antiques of precious historical and cultural value.

Doi Tam drum village - Ha Nam is widely known for its quality traditional drum products

The embroidery craft village of Thanh Ha commune, Thanh Liem district is famous for its specialized industrial embroidery products on blankets, sheets, pillows, cushions, tablecloths, tray liners... Thanh Ha's embroideries have the harmonious, gentle in color, delicate in pattern. With a geographical location near the center of Phu Ly city, and a craft village with a large number of artisans and skilled workers with 80 people, Thanh Ha commune has been approved by the Provincial People's Committee for the craft village and residential area tourist destination project. residing in Thanh Ha commune. According to the project, the highlight of the craft village tourist destination is the exhibition house, introducing craft village products and the area focusing on handicraft production. This is an opportunity to promote products from production to product display. When the project comes into operation, it will create an opening for many people to know about Thanh Ha embroidery products, boost product output, contribute to creating jobs, increase income for people while promoting the potential The strength of Thanh Ha as well as Thanh Liem district with tourists from all over.
Quyet Thanh Pottery Village - Que town - Kim Bang district since being recognized as a traditional craft village in 2004 until now, has had strong development. The typical product of the craft village is ocher ceramic, with eye-catching bright red color, stone-hard ceramic and many diverse products such as jars, jars, pots and pans, teapots, cups, plates, worship statues, mascots... From clay materials, through the talented hands of artisans, exquisite products have been created. Over the years, these products have not only been distributed locally but also consumed in neighboring provinces. Coming to Ha Nam, on the western tour of Phu Ly city, visitors can visit Tam Chuc spiritual tourist area, visit Ba Danh pagoda - Ngoc Mountain and Quyet Thanh pottery village to experience and choose. for yourself famous traditional ceramic products.

Quyet Thanh pottery village has been recognized as a traditional craft village of Ha Nam province since 2004

A craft village also recognized by the Provincial People's Committee as a traditional craft village in 2004 is Ngoc Dong village (Hoang Dong commune, Duy Tien town, Ha Nam province). This place is famous for its traditional bamboo and rattan craft and is also the place where rattan tables and chairs are produced at Uncle Ho's stilt house. Bamboo and rattan products from Ngoc Dong village are imbued with "Vietnamese soul" because they are made by the skillful hands of artisans. Each woven line and rope are meticulously made by hand, so the bamboo and rattan products here bear the imprint of Ngoc Dong's hometown. The craft village in Ngoc Dong has survived many ups and downs. Today's class of workers dare to think and work so that their products continue to follow the tradition of their predecessors. Developing Ngoc Dong bamboo and rattan craft village today is not only product development but also a direction to attract tourists to visit and experience; thereby contributing to local socio-economic development.

Craftsmen in Ngoc Dong rattan and bamboo craft village

Developing craft villages associated with tourism is an inevitable direction to both preserve the unique cultural values ​​of each locality and promote tourism development. Therefore, it is necessary to promote propaganda, promotion and promotion of craft village tourism; planning and investment in infrastructure development; Brand development for craft village products. Organize tours and craft village tourism routes associated with experiential tourism, visits to historical and cultural relics, and traditional festivals; Mobilize central and local capital sources for craft villages in Ha Nam to develop sustainably./.

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