Renaissance of the Quang Duc ceramics: A cultural heritage blooms!

Renaissance of the Quang Duc ceramics: A cultural heritage blooms!

Last week there was an important exhibition in the Phu Yen Museum about the Quang Duc Keramik, which runs from May 30th to July 30th, 2025. Hundreds of ceramic artifacts come from the village of the same name were presented. These include a variety of objects such as limestone pots, jugs, wine jugs, household items, water basins and lotus pots made of unglazed framework. Particularly noteworthy is the glazed Quang Duc ceramic, which captivates with its unique mussel markings and glazes. Each piece dates from the period from the 18th to 20th centuries and is therefore unique.

An essential component of the exhibition are documentary images that illustrate the high cultural value of the ceramic heritage of Quang Duc. In addition, a workshop was organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism on the subject of "Conservation and promotion of the cultural heritage of the Quang Duc pottery". The participants, including researchers, antiquity collectors and young interested parties, received extensive insights into the history and techniques of the Quang Duc ceramics while visiting the museum.

a valuable heir

The Quang Duc Keramik has a history of over 300 years that begins in the village of Quang Duc in the community on Thạch in the Tuy district. Here the raw materials are mainly moved into from the surrounding area, such as ịnh tone, mussels from the ô Loan pond and wood from the Cái river. The ceramic is divided into two main categories: glazed and unglazed, with both variants characterized by a variety of patterns. From about the 17th to the 20th century, Quang Duc Keramik was widespread not only in Phu Yen, but also in Central Vietnam, Tây Nguyên and the south.

However, the decay of the village of Quang Duc began in the middle of the 20th century, which led to the loss of many ceramic techniques. Killing stoves and potter became rare, which makes the preservation of this valuable cultural heritage all the more important. As part of a seminar on May 30th, the maintenance and promotion of the Quang Duc Keramik was discussed, in which scientists and ceramic specialists from all over Vietnam took part.

suggestions for revival

architect Lê Quang Thành joined this vision and pointed out that an inheritance tourism model could be an effective method for preserving culture and sustainable economic development. With its proximity to other tourist attractions in Phu Yen, the Quang Duc Dorf has the potential to become an important cultural and creative travel destination in the central region. A well-organized craft tourism model could also offer values ​​such as production visits, manufacturing experiences, product purchases as well as artifications and workshops.

The successful revival of the ceramic village and the promotion of tourism require a comprehensive social strategy. State infrastructure and mechanisms must be provided, while companies and research institutions have to take over creative roles in order to strengthen the region's cultural ecosystem. The initiative for preserving and promoting the Quang Duc Keramik not only offers the opportunity to appreciate a rich cultural tradition, but also to make it accessible to a broader public.

Overall, vietnam.vn strive to preserve this cultural heritage, while tuoi tre underlining the importance of the quang duc ceramics and the current efforts to maintain.