Apart from sightseeings in the ancient streets, enjoying special food..., visitors to Hội An are surely taken by surprise to see sparkling lights from lines of colorful lanterns in almost every street. Hội An’s traditional particular lamps are enticing to the people far-and-wide.
It’s not merely the specific character of Hội An, the lanterns are good as presents, gifts or souvenirs that vary in sizes, shapes, colors and qualities. Some are round-shaped, some are octagonal or hexagonal... and the Hội An people always take prides in their products.
Hội An-made lanterns are beautiful, light and easy to fold to take away, that why lanterns are good for sales as souvenirs for visitors.
Bamboo to make lanterns need to be washed in salt water in 10 days then put to dry. Cloth to cover must be silk or soie, because it’s tough, fine and easy to be flattened. Hà Đông silk is the most favored one for lanterns, it makes lights more lively. Painting and decorations are a must to make the lamps more attractive. In lunar 15th nights lanterns are hung in front of all houses. The streets are free from cars, electricity and the lamps look more magnificent and wonderful.
Lanterns made-in-Hội An are exported to such countries as America, France, Britain, German, Australia and bring about good income for the locals. Lanterns can also be seen at international fairs and exhibitions.
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source : http://www.vtr.org.vn/vtr.php?ml=923&pid=1189
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