Ca Mau has more to offer than just beautiful scenery. Numerous relics from the land reclamation era and numerous traditional craft villages with exquisite cultural beauty are other reasons for its fame. The Kinh, Hoa and Khmer ethnic groups have worked together to develop Ca Mau since the land reclamation era in the 16th century.
Many of Ca Mau's traditional crafts have been passed down through generations and have evolved into distinctive cultural elements. Due to the unique location and topography of Ca Mau, there are numerous variations in the flavors of the food, the tools used in production, the boats on the river, among others. All of these features contribute to the uniqueness and diversity of Ca Mau artisan communities.
The traditional craft villages, considered the heart of the Mekong delta, continue to thrive despite the hustle and bustle of daily life. Each craft village tells a story of people who live from the sea, from the river and from both. Every product here has both a salty and a sweet taste. They are made with love for the land and the people.
Over the centuries, artisan villages have quickly adapted to keep pace with change, preserving their historical characteristics while adapting to the needs and preferences of the market. Ca Mau's centuries-old traditional handicrafts not only feed its people, but continue to thrive, preserving and promoting the distinctive values of the region's cultural and spiritual life.
The documentary "Traditional Craft Villages in Ca Mau" consists of 8 episodes and will be broadcast on November 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19 and 20 at 11:45 am on VTV9 channel.
