(HBO) - The craft of processing driftwood and ornamental stone has been existing in Lam Son commune, Luong Son district for nearly 30 years. In 2017, the locality was recognized as a craft village for making driftwood and ornamental stone by the Provincial People's Committee. The model and production scale have been invested in expanding, and the products are increasingly diversified, affirming the prestige in the market, contributing to the sustainable economic restructuring of the locality. Here are a few images of the activities of the driftwood and ornamental stone in Lam Son.
Currently, there are 53 households in the whole commune (mainly in Doan Ket hamlet) engaged in crafting driftwood and ornamental stone, the number of the skilled employee has also increased to more than 100 people.
The driftwood requires meticulousness with the high artistic creativity.
Most of the products made from driftwood are carved into statues of God of Wealth, Maitreya Buddha, Dat Ma Su To, mascots, animals, trees...
The products of the driftwood and ornamental stone of Lam Son commune regularly participate in fairs in the northern provinces and cities such as Hai Duong, Hai Phong, Nam Dinh, Ha Nam and some southern provinces.
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Hoa
Binh City is wearing a fresh, bright, green, clean and beautiful appearance
before the Spring of At Ty. Below are notes from Hoa Binh Newspaper reporters
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The Ministry of Construction recently conducted an
appraisal and evaluation of the proposal to recognize Hoa Binh City as a Class
II urban area under Hoa Binh Province. The appraisal council agreed that Hoa
Binh City meets the criteria for a Class II urban area with a score of 84.16
out of 100. The city is currently focusing on improving its infrastructure,
enhancing its urban aesthetics, and aiming to become a modern urban area with a
unique identity.
