Leaving behind the lively rhythm of the city, a journey to the craft villages around Hoi An Ancient Town always carries a distinct feeling of spring. Here, Tet does not arrive with bustling sounds, but gently spreads through every old house, every village courtyard, and through the tireless hands of artisans who have devoted their lives to the craft.
Within this setting, Thanh Ha Pottery Village—with more than 500 years of history—continues to preserve the soul of an ancient craft village. Earth, fire, and human hands here do more than shape rustic ceramic pieces; they hold the Tet memories of generations, as the village enters the new year with a rhythm that is slower, yet warmer.
Take a moment to step into this space—listen to the steady spin of the wheel, feel the warmth radiating from the kiln, and touch the essence of a living craft village at the heart of a heritage land.
When earth, fire, and hands open up a Tet experience
In Thanh Ha, the Tet experience does not begin with watching, but with doing. Visitors can shape pottery themselves, feeling the clay soften beneath their fingertips, maintaining balance on the wheel, and slowly forming a piece of their own. Each seemingly simple movement brings a very Tet-like sensation: patience, focus, and a calm attentiveness that allows one to listen inwardly.
In the early days of the new year, shaping the ceramic horse mascot becomes a special highlight. More than a handicraft activity, it is a way to send wishes for the year ahead through every contour, every slow rotation of earth and fire—like a blessing molded by hand.
The horse mascot – A Tet symbol told through ceramics
In East Asian culture, the horse symbolizes prosperity, success, and smooth progress. The image of “ma dao thanh cong” (success upon the horse’s return) embodies hopes for an auspicious beginning, advancing work, and complete journeys in the new year.
The horse also represents strength, endurance, and the spirit of breakthrough—fearless of challenges and always moving forward. In spiritual life, it carries meanings of luck, peace, and loyalty: a companion on long journeys.
At Thanh Ha Pottery Village, the horse mascot is retold in a very distinctive language—the language of fired clay. Each ceramic horse, whether rustic or stylized, conveys a message of faith in a new year that is dynamic, strong, and full of positive momentum—closely aligned with the spirit of Binh Ngo.
A spring stroll through the creative space of Thanh Ha Pottery Park
Beyond craft experiences, Thanh Ha Pottery Park is a must-visit spring destination. The space showcases ceramic artworks, miniature architectural models, and creative check-in corners, creating an engaging intersection between tradition and contemporary expression.
Amid the gentle colors of spring, wandering through this ceramic landscape offers a unique sense of ease—where a traditional craft village tells its story in a more approachable way, while still preserving its original spirit.
A Tet touchpoint in the spring journey of Da Nang
In the atmosphere of Binh Ngo Tet, Thanh Ha Pottery Village is not just a sightseeing stop, but an emotional pause in the spring journey through Da Nang. Here, visitors connect with traditional crafts, with the symbolic mascot, and with their own wishes for the new year.
Da Nang tourism in Binh Ngo 2026 opens up many new experiences, promising a year of “Great fortune in the Year of the Horse – Flourishing tourism.” And among these journeys, Thanh Ha Pottery Village is a place to slow down, to feel Tet through earth, fire, and hands, and to bring home not just a ceramic piece, but a very personal spring story.
Come and experience Da Nang—where original values are awakened, where every journey leaves behind a unique emotional resonance, one that lingers long in memory.
DANANG TOURISM PROMOTION CENTER
