Hon Dat district of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has long been well-known for making earthen stoves. However, the craft is facing the risk of disappearing without preservation solutions.
Hòn Đất people have made earthen stoves from clay for generations. According to Vu Trong Nho, Stove producer in Hon Dat district, in the past, all households in the village made earthen stoves. Now, many people have moved into farming or gone to other localities to work. Stoves are now unsalable, thus reducing the number of workers.
Demand for earthen stoves is decreasing due to the rapid growth of gas and electrical cookers as well as cement stoves. Poor consumption has led to a decline in production output. This worries producers, who fear the disappearance of the craft.
Ngo Truong Sinh Head of Dau Doi hamlet said the making of earthen stoves in Hòn Đất hasn’t been included in the locality’s development plan, making the loss of this craft inevitable.
Local residents said they hope to maintain their craft and receive development investment so as to improve their income and preserve local cultural identities.-VNA
Đăng ký: VietNam News