Village of Ong Hao preserves the art of drum-making
VOV.VN - The village of Ong Hao in northern Hung Yen Province has a national reputation for its tradition of making drums for the mid-autumn festival each year.
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A local craftsman prepares wooden board to make the drums. |
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Skilled workers use special wood to make the drums. The village has 1,300 households involved in making drums for the mid-autumn festival |
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A master craftsman uses a cutter to make the body of the drum. |
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Buffalo skin is the used to make the surface of the drum. |
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Each drum sells for US$1.15. |
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Lion head masks are a popular kid’s toy during the mid-autumn festival. |
