Preserving the traditional profession of growing mulberry and raising silkworms in Quang Nam

Mulberry cultivation, silkworm rearing, silk reeling, and silk weaving have long been among the most famous traditional occupations of Duy Xuyen land in Quang Nam province. Let's learn about this traditional occupation through the Album Traditional silkworm rearing in Quang Nam, by author NGUYEN NHAT TU , submitted to the Photo and Video Contest "Happy Vietnam - Happy Vietnam". Although this traditional occupation is currently facing many challenges, its heritage still leaves a strong mark in the lives of the residents of this land.

Album Traditional silkworm farming in Quang Nam - author NGUYEN NHAT TU

Mulberry cultivation and silkworm raising in Quang Nam province with a history of more than 500 years, this is a traditional profession that has made very important contributions to the socio -economic development of the locality, creating quality and famous products, solving jobs and bringing significant income to thousands of households; at the same time contributing to the preservation and promotion of the beauty of traditional Vietnamese culture.

Album Traditional silkworm farming in Quang Nam - author NGUYEN NHAT TU

Album Traditional silkworm farming in Quang Nam - author NGUYEN NHAT TU

Album Traditional silkworm farming in Quang Nam - author NGUYEN NHAT TU

Album Traditional silkworm farming in Quang Nam - author NGUYEN NHAT TU

Album Traditional silkworm farming in Quang Nam - author NGUYEN NHAT TU

Album Traditional silkworm farming in Quang Nam - author NGUYEN NHAT TU

Album Traditional silkworm farming in Quang Nam - author NGUYEN NHAT TU

Album Traditional silkworm farming in Quang Nam - author NGUYEN NHAT TU

Album Traditional silkworm farming in Quang Nam - author NGUYEN NHAT TU

Album Traditional silkworm farming in Quang Nam - author NGUYEN NHAT TU

Album Traditional silkworm farming in Quang Nam - author NGUYEN NHAT TU

Album Traditional silkworm farming in Quang Nam - author NGUYEN NHAT TU

Album Traditional silkworm farming in Quang Nam - author NGUYEN NHAT TU

Currently, localities with tradition and favorable conditions for developing the silkworm farming profession along the Vu Gia - Thu Bon river include districts and towns such as Dai Loc, Duy Xuyen, Nong Son, Hiep Duc, Dien Ban and Hoi An city of Quang Nam province. Mr. Tran Van Tan, Vice Chairman of Quang Nam province, said that Quang Nam silk products have been exported to many markets such as Japan, India, Korea, China...

The photo and video contest “Happy Vietnam – Happy Vietnam”, organized by the Department of External Information, Ministry of Information and Communications on the website https://happy.vietnam.vn for all Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and over. The contest aims to honor individuals and groups with positive information products, making practical contributions to the propaganda and promotion of beautiful images of Vietnam to the world. Thereby helping people in the country, compatriots abroad and international friends access authentic images of the country, Vietnamese people, Vietnam's achievements in ensuring human rights, towards a happy Vietnam.

Prize value: 2 first prizes, each 100,000,000 VND; 2 second prizes, each 30,000,000 VND; 2 third prizes, each 20,000,000 VND; 10 consolation prizes, each 5,000,000 VND; 2 prizes for the work with the most votes, each 10,000,000 VND; 2 prizes for the work with the most shares, each 10,000,000 VND./.

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