Bao Ha wooden statue village

Bao Ha wooden statue carving village is located in Dong Minh commune, Vinh Bao district, Hai Phong, about 38km from the center of Hai Phong city, if traveling by car it will take more than 1 hour. The village is famous for its carving, sculpture, and lacquer work. Sculpture in the village was formed 500 years ago, through many ups and downs, the statue carving profession still maintains and develops to this day with many unique products that are loved by many domestic customers. In 2007, the village was recognized as a traditional craft village, marking a milestone when affirming its brand.

According to the people here share: The ancestor of the village is Mr. Nguyen Cong Hue. He was the first person to transmit the profession of sculpting and lacquering to the people. Because of his great merit, when he died, the villagers built a temple and made a statue to worship him, respecting him as the ancestor of the statue-making profession. During the feudal period, the village had many good artisans selected by the court to carve the throne for the king and many works in the capital. Up to now, the village's products are not only served in the country but also exported to foreign countries such as Eastern Europe. Under the talented hands of the artisans here, the wooden statues of Bao Ha village are not only sophisticated but also very soulful. To have a beautiful statue requires workers to be very careful from the selection of wood, the wood chosen must be both soft, resistant to termites, less affected by water, easy to find and not too expensive. . Normally, it takes from two weeks to a month to complete a statue depending on the size of the statue. The village will be an ideal destination for art lovers who love to explore history.