Kim Bong Carpentry Village

In today's modern society, traditional craft villages are gradually being replaced by modern factories and workshops. Therefore, rare traditional craft villages still operating like Kim Bong carpentry village have become attractive places for tourists who want to learn about a craft village that has been creating exquisite wood products. feat.

Kim Bong carpentry village was formed around the 15th century when people from all over the North Delta, North Central Vietnam came to Cam Kim commune - Hoi An to live. Later, at the end of the 16th century and the beginning of the 17th century, the craft village began to develop thanks to the prosperity of the trading port of Hoi An. By the 18th century, the craft village developed with three distinct groups of occupations, including: carpentry for urban construction, civil carpentry and shipbuilding.

The contribution of Kim Bong carpentry village was great to the city and commercial port of Hoi An at that time. The ancient architectural works that create a rich history and culture for the old town are mostly created from carpentry villages. From the crossbeams, beams, pillars to the delicate carvings and sculptures on the windows, wooden frames are all created by the workers in Kim Bong. Many generations of Kim Bong carpenters also left their other works in other monuments in Da Nang, Hue, Saigon,...

Today, in Kim Bong carpentry village, there are still nearly 1,000 households sticking to carpentry. The sound of chisels, cups and jingle that visitors can hear when coming here to visit has become an indispensable part of people's life. Besides, people will also easily see the image of a certain worker who is diligently chiseling and drilling to create products.

One of the famous artisans of Kim Bong carpentry village is Mr. Huynh Ri - the 12th heir of the Huynh family. During his professional life, he has participated in the restoration and restoration of many ancient architectural works of historical value. He is also the teacher who trained hundreds of skilled craftsmen and his carpentry workshop is a popular sightseeing spot in the village. This is a place where unique and meticulous sculptures are displayed such as a clove carved with 1000 dragons made of bamboo, and Hoi An Bridge Pagoda shows the talent and ingenuity of Kim Bong craftsman. At the carpentry workshop, visitors can also learn about the process of creating a finished product and experience the feeling of being a carpenter by participating in a certain stage. One of the other favorite activities of visitors here is shopping for handmade products and gifts made from wood to give as gifts to relatives, friends or simply to keep memories of their trip. Go.