Hoi An a painter of Paper Mask Making workshop

Quang Nam Province, Vietnam

Activity
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Join artist Nga to discover Hat Boi (Vietnamese opera). Learn the history, paint your own traditional mask, and take home a unique cultural souvenir

Highlights

  • introduction to Hat Boi
  • Choose Your Character
  • Hands-on Painting and take it home

Description

You can enjoy a warm welcome and marvel at the magnificent display of unique painted masks. Our workshop located in in Hoi An oldtown.

1. Introduction to Hat Boi
Discover the history and secrets of this ancient Vietnamese opera.

2. Choose Your Character
Listen to a classic folklore story and pick your favorite character mask.

3. Hands-on Painting
Grab your brush and paint your own masterpiece with step-by-step guidance.

After finished vibrant colors, paint a mask to take home with you and discover how wearing these pieces.

Includes

Bottled water
All tools, equipment and material required for the workshop
One ready-made traditional mask per person
English speaking facilitator

Excludes

No Pick-up and drop-off service
Other personal expenses
Food

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a hands-on activity in Hoi An Old Town where you learn about traditional Vietnamese Hat Boi opera and paint your own paper mask to take home.

The workshop is located in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam, accessible within the historic area of the city.

The workshop is open to all ages and skill levels, suitable for anyone interested in Vietnamese culture and arts.

Hat Boi is an ancient Vietnamese opera, and the workshop includes an introduction to its history and cultural significance.

After listening to a classic Vietnamese folklore story, you select your favorite character mask to paint.

Yes, after completing your hand-painted paper mask, you take it home as a souvenir from Vietnam.

No prior painting experience is needed; step-by-step guidance is provided throughout the workshop.

Yes, the workshop is family-friendly and suitable for children with adult supervision.

Please check the official workshop website or contact them directly for current operating hours.

Workshop duration varies, but typically it lasts around one to two hours, including instruction and painting time.

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