Each Chu Dau product conveys a lot of meaningful messages as well as typical characteristics in style, color of glaze, and sophisticated patterns, which are rich in Vietnamese culture.

“Hoa Lam” and 'Ty Ba' vases, two typical products of Chu Dau ceramic.

Chu Dau Ceramic holds an important position in the history of Vietnamese handicrafts and has been a traditional craft for hundreds of years which is currently being preserved and promoted by Chu Dau Ceramic JS Company - a member of BRG Group.

According to many documents, the ancestor of Chu Dau ceramics was talented businesswoman Bui Thi Hy, who lived in the 15th century. Thanks to the discovery of her writing on the “Hoa lam” ceramic vase at Topaki Sarray Museum, Istanbul, Turkey, the history of Chu Dau Ancient ceramic was discovered in 1980.

Nowadays, Chu Dau ceramic articles are being carefully preserved and displayed at 46 famous museums in 32 countries in the world, including Tokyo (Japan), Istanbul (Turkey), and New York (the US). The “Hoa Lam” Chu Dau ceramic vase has also been among four Turkish national treasure. Chu Dau ceramic products have been exported to about 30 countries and territories in the world.

After many historical ups and downs, realising the meaning and value of Chu Dau ceramics, in 2001, Hanoi Trade JS Corporation (Hapro), a member company of BRG Group, decided to establish Chu Dau Ceramic JS Company with the mission of restoring the Chu Dau ancient ceramic line which was lost more than 400 years ago.

Nguyen Thi Nga, President of BRG group cum Hapro group, plans to make Chu Dau Ceramic become one of the national symbols

With their talent and creativity, the artisans of Chu Dau Ceramic JS Company have successfully revived Chu Dau ancient ceramics and created thousands of the products, revitalizing and upgrading Chu Dau ceramics to meet the expectation of clients at home and abroad. Currently, Chu Dau Ceramic products are widely used as normal gifts, household items, decorations, collections, etc; or gifts as a Vietnamese cultural symbol used by the Government, organizations and enterprises in important diplomatic events.

With the uniqueness of the product and the efforts to revive and develop premium Chu Dau ceramics rich in Vietnam culture, Chu Dau Ceramic JSC had the honour to receive the award from the top – ranking General Vo Nguyen Giap with nine golden words "Chu Dau Ceramic – the Essence of Vietnamese national culture” and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc with 10 golden words "Chu Dau Ceramic - Vietnamese National character, shining over 5 continents”.

In its orientations for development, BRG Group will continuously promote the export of strong products of Hapro such as agricultural products, processed food and handicrafts, including Chu Dau ceramic products which represent the typical tradition and culture of Vietnam. Nowadays, Chu Dau Ceramic products have achieved an important position in the domestic market.

Festival brings Hue traditional craft products to the world

The biennial Hue Traditional Craft Festival, which honors the value of heritage and raises the quality of traditional trade villages, has helped Vietnamese handicraft products reach out to the world.

 

VFF leader asks craft villages to safeguard traditional Vietnamese cultural essence

President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Tran Thanh Man has asked craft villages to continue safeguarding traditional Vietnamese cultural essences and promoting them to visitors at home and abroad through their productions.

 

Vietnam’s largest high-speed craft put into operation

The Phu Quoc Fast Ferry JSC held a ceremony at Cau Da Port in Vung Tau city, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on February 14, to put into operation a high-speed craft, the Con Dao Express 36, aiming to serve people and tourists on the Vung Tau-Con Dao route and vice versa.

 

Vietnam’s handicrafts, traditional costumes introduced in Bangladesh

Handicraft products and Ao dai (traditional long dress) of Vietnam have been introduced to people of Bangladesh and international friends at the 3rd international craft festival, which was held recently in Dhaka. 

 

Source: NDO