On the afternoon of April 27, 2025, the People’s Committee of Đong Nai Province officially launched the province’s first-ever Pottery Festival at the Provincial Event and Foreign Affairs Center, as part of the Đong Nai Ceramics & Hot Air Balloon Festival 2025. The event was graced by the presence of Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Ho Thanh Son, Provincial People’s Committee Chairman Vo Tan Duc, Vice Chairman Duong Minh Dung, along with other members of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee. In his opening speech, Vice Chairman Duong Minh Dung emphasized the profound cultural value of Bien Hoa pottery, which boasts a legacy of over three centuries intricately tied to this land. He highlighted the craftsmanship of Biên Hòa pottery, particularly the use of low-fire glaze techniques that result in elegant finishes. The “Crackled green copper glaze”, a source of immense local pride, was specially showcased alongside the region’s renowned black clay pottery with its natural aesthetic. With the aim of preserving and promoting the heritage of traditional pottery, and in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025), as well as the upcoming 14th National Party Congress and the 12th Provincial Party Congress of Đong Nai, the province organized this vibrant cultural event. A Cultural Convergence with National and International Reach Bien Hoa – Dong Nai Ceramics & Hot Air Balloon 2025 Festival brought together pottery artisans and businesses from other provinces including Binh Duong, Quang Nam, Vinh Long, and Ninh Thuan. It was an opportunity to honor heritage, foster cultural exchange, and drive the sustainable development of the province. The event not only paid tribute to the traditional values and deep gratitude to generations of ceramic artisans but also marked

From a young age, Hoang Ngoc Hien lived in Hoa An Ward. Bien Hoa City had a passion for ceramics. Therefore, after graduating from high school, he chose Dong Nai College of Decorative Arts to improve his knowledge of the Ceramics industry. What is your dream, let’s find out with Viet Thanh Ceramics through the article below: Artisan Hoang Ngoc Hien – Owner of Hien Nam Pottery Kiln, Hoa An Ward This year, Dong Nai province welcomes good news with many projects to celebrate the 325th anniversary of the establishment and development of the land of Bien Hoa – Dong Nai (1698 – 2023). Coincidentally, that number is also the age of Bien Hoa Ceramics – one of the 14 most famous pottery villages in the country. Far from the previous imagination, the Hien Nam pottery kiln is quite large. With a total area of about 500 square meters and there are 3 main areas, one is where you do the work of carving and shaping products; another area displays countless watercolors and brushes to decorate ceramics after they have been fired and dried; the other place to display finished products. It seems that in the last days of the year, there are more Tet orders, so everyone works very enthusiastically. The painting of labor at Hien Nam pottery kiln really makes me admire and cherish, because the way they drop their souls into each handful of land is not just doing a daily job, it is the moments of sublimated artistic creation of real artisans. 1. What made you passionate about pottery since childhood? Four Seasons Vase by artist Hoang Ngoc Hien My hometown is in Nghe An, when I was 9 years old, my family and I moved to Dong Nai to live. Since I was a child,

The first Red Ceramic Brick Festival – Green Economy of Vinh Long Province in 2024 will take place at Vo Van Kiet Street, Ward 9, Vinh Long City and the Brick and Ceramic Production Village at Tay Cai Canal, Mang Thit District, Vinh Long Province, from 16/11/2024 to 23/11/2024 (08 days).   The opening ceremony of the Festival will take place at 8:00 p.m. on November 16, 2024 at the Brick and Pottery Craft Village of Thay Cai Canal, Mang Thit District and will close at 6:00 p.m. on November 23, 2024 at the Festival Central Stage on Vo Van Kiet Street, Ward 9, Vinh Long City, Vinh Long Province. The Festival focuses on two main contents: Red Brick and Green Economy, which will create conditions for Vinh Long province to promote and advertise the potential and advantages of exploiting tourism of Mang Thit brick and pottery village – a famous and unique craft village in the Mekong Delta region. At the same time, it will create conditions for localities and provinces and cities participating in the Festival to exhibit, introduce and promote achievements, potentials and strengths in various fields, thereby contributing to attracting investment, strengthening regional linkages, and seeking opportunities to spread to domestic and foreign markets. The event also aims to contribute to promoting economic restructuring associated with growth model innovation to achieve economic prosperity and environmental sustainability. Dong Nai Ceramic Association, as one of the typical representatives of the Vietnamese ceramic industry, will bring to the Festival unique and sophisticated ceramic products, reflecting local cultural identity and outstanding achievements in production techniques. These products not only meet quality requirements but also focus on environmental friendliness, in line with the “Green Economy” spirit of the event. In addition, the Association also participates in the following activities: Exhibition and

Enameled ceramic pots are a famous fine art product of our country. There are many famous pottery villages with many exquisite and quality glazed pottery pot products. Today, let’s learn about the ceramic pots of a famous craft village – Bien Hoa pottery pots through the article below: 1. Introduction to Bien Hoa pottery village Bien Hoa Pottery Village is a famous traditional pottery village in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. With more than 300 years of development history, Bien Hoa pottery village has special cultural and artistic values. Bien Hoa pottery village Dong Nai Pottery Village is located along the banks of the Dong Nai River and is divided into two main production areas. One is the area on the left bank of the Dong Nai River, extending from An Hoa Bridge to Dong Nai Bridge, known as Tan Van Pottery Village. Dong Nai pottery village is mainly concentrated in Tan Van, Buu Hoa wards, and Tan Hanh and Hoa An Ward.. With more than 100 ceramic production facilities, of which only Viet Thanh Ceramic Company is a state-owned enterprise, the rest are privately owned. Dong Thanh Ceramics Company, Song Tien and Thai Duong Ceramic Cooperatives and a number of other small establishments not only specialize in production but also satellite facilities supplying products and performing processing for large enterprises. The development of Dong Nai pottery village has been strongly promoted since the government promoted the policy of innovation and development of the handicraft industry. Currently, most Dong Nai ceramic products are exported to countries in Southeast Asia and Europe. 2. History of formation and development of Bien Hoa pottery village The pottery village in Dong Nai, affectionately known as Bien Hoa Dong Nai pottery village, originated from the land of Bien Hoa – Dong Nai and

Ceramic pots are made from clay and are fired at high temperatures, so they are usually very durable. However, when not properly cared for and stored, they can still crack and break. So let’s learn about preventing cracks in ceramic pots with Viet Thanh Ceramics through the article below: 1. Causes of cracked pots 1.1. Changing temperature too quickly When the pot undergoes a rapid change in temperature, such as from high to low temperature or vice versa, uneven expansion and contraction in the ceramic material can cause pressure and create cracks. When the pot undergoes a rapid change in temperature, such as from high to low temperature or vice versa, uneven expansion and contraction in the ceramic material can cause pressure and create cracks. 1.2. Strong impact Strong impacts can cause cracks or potted basins. This can happen when the pot is colliding with other hard objects or when the pot is dropped from a height. Strong impact will cause the pot to crack. 1.3. Non-uniform material If the ceramic pot is made from a heterogeneous material or has unevenness in the structure, it can easily crack when subjected to stress or temperature changes. 1.4.Lack of durability The pot may crack if it is not heated at a sufficiently high temperature or not fired properly. This can reduce the strength and cracking resistance of the pot. 1.5.Using damaged ceramic pots If the pot has been cracked or damaged before, continued use of it may result in widespread cracking. Poor quality ceramic pots will crack quickly. 1.6. Uneven impact force When the pot is subjected to uneven impact, such as when one part of the pot is heavier than the rest, it can cause uneven pressure and lead to cracking. 1.7. Improper manufacturing process If the production process is not