Hoi An Lantern Workshop
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Experience Highlights
Discover the tradition and culture of Vietnam with this lantern making workshop in Hoi An. Learn how to make a typical Vietnamese lantern and create your own design in a 2-hour class. An instructor will help you and give you tips to make a beautiful souvenir of your time in Hoi An. In addition, you will taste a local tea in the flavour of your choice.
- Immerse yourself in the local culture of Hoi An and learn about a Vietnamese craft tradition.
- Enjoy a hands-on and creative experience, where you can make your own lantern.
- Take back with you a special souvenir of your visit to Hoi An and taste the local tea.
What’s included
- Lantern-making workshop in Hoi An.
- All the materials you need to make your own lantern.
- Instructor.
- Traditional herbal tea and water.
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Step by Step
Delve into Vietnamese culture and learn the tradition of handmade lanterns with this lantern-making workshop in Hoi An. During the 2-hour class, you will learn from local artisans how to make your own lantern. You will be able to choose the fabric of your choice and taste a local tea. You will also take the lantern home as a souvenir.
The workshop takes place in a cosy and relaxed atmosphere, where you can enjoy the company of other travellers and share this experience. You will be welcomed with a local herbal tea. You will learn traditional techniques and choose from a wide variety of colours and designs to create your own personalised lantern.
During the handicraft class, the instructors will assist you in the making process. These lanterns are mainly made of bamboo and fabrics that cover them with different designs. You will discover the secrets behind this ancient tradition and learn about their cultural significance. Popular belief says that they bring fortune and happiness.
At the end of the workshop, you will be able to take home your finished lantern, a unique souvenir of your visit to Hoi An. It can be folded to fit in your suitcase. You will also get to see the city and the streets lit up by the lanterns at night, creating an enchanting atmosphere.
