Free haircut at barbers' village festival in Hanoi
Barbers from Kim Lien Ward in Dong Da District, Hanoi and many neighbouring areas are offering free haircuts for visitors at a two-day festival to honour the ancestors of barbers on April 21 and 22.
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| Hairstylist Pham Ngoc Son gave offerings to the ancestor of barbers at Kim Lien Pagoda on April 21 before joining an event to provide free haircut service for visitors. |
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Between the 1970s and 80s, as many as 80% of the villagers were hairdressers, many of whom became famous. Although the numbers have decreased over the years but many local people have still following the trade. |
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A number of well-known hairstylists in Vietnam have originated or learned their trade there. |
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| There used to be a competition between hairstylists in the previous years but this year the organiser held a gala to allow them to show off their talents. |
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| Chairman of Kim Lien Barbers Association, Pham Duy Hao, is a well-known hairstylist in the city. Four generations of his family have followed the trade. Hao said his grandfather used to serve King Bao Dai |
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| Mai Thi Lan (left), who is now owner of two big hair salons in Nhon town, participated in the event. |
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| An elderly customer, Bui Huu Mai said he was very pleased with his new hair style which was given to him by a young barber. |
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| Hairstylist Phan Van Manh finishes his work for a woman. |
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| Most of customers seemed very happy with their new hairstyles |
