Hoi An: Old Town Lantern-Making Workshop

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Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture with an insightful lantern-making class. Hear about the history of Hoi An bamboo silk lanterns from a local instructor and take your creation home with you.

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Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture with a traditional lantern-making class
  • Make your own Vietnamese lantern to bring your home luck and happiness
  • Listen to fascinating stories about the origin and meaning of these creations
  • Learn how to bend the bamboo stakes into shape and how to trim the fabric
  • Experience a fun activity suitable for singles, couples, friends and families

Description

Seize the chance to create your own Vietnamese lantern and bring home your garlic-shaped, foldable 20-centimeter lantern. Begin by bending the bamboo stakes into the desired shape, pick out your favorite fabric color, and decorate it as you like. Hear about the history of Hoi An bamboo silk lanterns from your host and learn why local people believe that hanging lanterns in front of their houses brings luck, happiness, and wealth. Receive guidance from a craftsman in an activity that can be enjoyed by the entire family, even by kids as young as 3 years old. Once completed, walk away with an easy-to-fold lantern these lanterns so you can put them in your luggage and keep as a souvenir.

Includes

Workshop Instructor 1 20-centimeter lantern per person All required materials and tools

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