Discover a local handicraft in your destination visit will be an interesting part of your journey. Hue is the capital of Vietnam under Nguyen reign, gathers various local handicrafts. Parasol (“lọng” in Vietnamese) has taken a very important part in Vietnamese traditional ceremonies and royal customs. Follow our cycling tour in Hue to discover this unique handicraft and immerse yourself in local experiences.
What is the parasol craft making “Lọng dù”?
A parasol (“lọng” in Vietnamese) is a type of umbrella, used to shield for the King or mandarin for a long time ago. Parasol has a bigger, heavier shape and covered by a colorful cloth. Vietnamese use “lọng” to decorate in the altar of temples and shield for the gods. It plays a very important role in ceremonies and traditional festivals. Parasol or “lọng” helps the event more majestic and respectful. In Vietnam, the parasol appeared from the North about 300 years ago. Up to the Nguyen dynasty, the parasol craft developed in Hue to provide for imperial and mandarins demand. Nowadays, people use parasols for worshiping or ceremony purposes only. If you want to discover this skillful handicraft, take a cycling tour in Hue Mr. Đặng Ngọc Tuyên’s workshop. He will tell you the stories about this parasol and let you join in some part of the craft.
Join a cycling tour in Hue to learn how to make a traditional parasol
According to Mr.Tuyên, there are lots of sophisticated processes to create traditional parasol. Two main parts are the wooden frame and the cloth covering. Artisans need to prepare the basic materials from wood, bamboo to make a frame. They use the very skillful techniques in bending, drilling, and assembling to create a high-quality parasol. “Lọng” is used in an important event, therefore they need standing out with colorful and meticulous designs. Artisans carefully embroiders, weave the dragon and phoenix design to help the parasol unique and valuable. These steps demand the skillfulness, patience, and sense of the beauty of the artisans. Parasol handicraft is not popular nowadays. Thankfully, locals in Hue are making an effort to maintain and enhance this tradition. A cycling tour in Hue trip will give you a chance to have an insight into Vietnamese culture clearly.
Make your trip remarkable with a cycling tour in Hue. Our local guide will be your storyteller and a connection to local people and parasol artisans. Find the trip from Thủy Biều flavourful wandering. You will have an amazing day for this ordinary experience.
