[Photos] Vietnamese, Kazakh leaders visit ancient pottery village

Chu Dau village is located in Thai Tan commune, Nam Sach district, Hai Duong province, about 80 km from Ha Noi. Chu Dau ceramics are high-end ancient Vietnamese products representing “the rice civilisation” and dating from the 13th century, and were honoured as “Royal symbolic products” at the end of the 17th century. In the photo: State President Vo Van Thuong and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visit the ceramic product exhibition area

Chu Dau village boasts a rich history and a plethora of exquisite products from Vietnam’s ceramic art industry, which have been exhibited and introduced in numerous countries and territories around the world. In the photo: State President Vo Van Thuong and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visit a workshop where artisans perfect ceramic products

Chu Dau ceramic artworks are preserved and exhibited in 46 renowned museums in 32 countries and territories worldwide. Each Chu Dau ceramic product conveys a host of meaningful messages and contains typical characteristics in style, glaze colour, and sophisticated patterns, which are rich in Vietnamese culture. In the photo: State President Vo Van Thuong and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sign a Chu Dau ceramic vase

A representative from the Chu Dau Ceramic JSC. presents State President Vo Van Thuong with a ceramic product

A representative from the Chu Dau Ceramic JSC. presents a ceramic product to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

State President Vo Van Thuong and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev experience pottery-making activity

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