The Weaving Competition Festival in Hanoi

Weaving Competition Festival (Hoi Thi Det Vai)

Weaving Competition Festival is the traditional festival in Thi Cam Village (Hanoi). A bamboo tent with 10 looms is set up on an islet in the middle of the village pond Ten young women take part in a weaving competition while spectators stand around the pond encouraging them, Prizes are awarded to the most beautiful piece of material which is woven the most quickly.

Weaving Competition Festival (Hoi Thi Det Vai)
Weaving Competition Festival