ESSENCE OF VIETNAMESE CRAFTSMANSHIP
ESSENCE OF VIETNAMESE CRAFTSMANSHIP
Following the historical traces of Son Tay Ancient Citadel”
Proud of the homeland’s culture
Morning
Time 8:00 – 9:00:
Activity: Welcome the group at Son Tay Ancient Citadel – introduce the relic site, offer incense at the main temple
Educational objectives: Learn about military architecture, resistance history, and patriotism
9:00 – 9:30:
Visit the city walls, Tien Gate, ancient well, and Vong Canh house area
Observe, take notes, and learn about ancient construction techniques
Midday – “Honoring talents – learning the sages' words”
Time 9:30 – 10:00:
Activity: Offer incense at the Temple of Literature – listen to explanations about Confucius and the scholarly examination tradition
Educational objectives: Understand the spiritual values of love of learning and respect for teachers and moral principles
10:00 – 11:00:
Contest “Handwriting reflects character” – calligraphy writing and beautiful handwriting contest
Develop patience, aesthetics, and concentration
11:00 – 11:30:
Visit the area of school tools, farming tools, and folk toys
Understand past life and learning
11:30 – 13:00:
Lunch and rest at the dining area – ensuring food hygiene and safety
Afternoon – “Traditional craft experience & folk games”
Time: 13:00 – 15:00
Activity: Practice making pottery, Dong Ho paintings, bamboo and rattan weaving, molding to he figurines, making banh te, paper kites...
Skills developed: Creativity, manual labor, and respect for the value of traditional crafts
15:00 – 16:00
Participate in folk games: bamboo pole dancing, pot hitting, stilts, tug of war, swing...
Cooperation, movement, and team bonding skills
