Traditional Charcoal Making: Preserving Local Cultural Heritage

Traditional charcoal making in Nga Bay, Hau Giang, is a long-standing craft that embodies the local cultural heritage. Here, diligent and hardworking locals have utilized natural resources like mangrove and melaleuca wood to produce high-quality charcoal. The charcoal-making process requires the craftsmen’s skill, patience, and experience. From selecting materials, arranging wood in the kiln, controlling the temperature, to the harvesting stage, every step is carried out meticulously and carefully. This craft not only provides income for the residents but also contributes to the preservation and development of traditional crafts, maintaining the cultural beauty of Hau Giang.