Experience
Make a silk lantern in Hội An
- 2 hours
- Small group, up to 10
- At a workshop in Hội An old town
Overview
Two hours at a lantern workshop in Hội An old town, with a maker whose family has built lanterns for three generations. Soak and bend the bamboo ribs, tie the frame and choose your silk.
Glue the silk panel by panel and trim the edges. Your lantern folds flat, so it goes home in a flat box in your suitcase.
Highlights
- Make a silk lantern from the frame up
- A maker from a lantern family
- Choose your own silk colours
- Folds flat for the flight home
Itinerary
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Meet at the workshop
Tea and a look at the lanterns the family makes.
Lantern workshop, Hội An old town
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Build the bamboo frame
Soak, bend and tie the bamboo ribs.
Lantern workshop, Hội An old town
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Stretch the silk
Choose your colours and glue the silk panel by panel.
Lantern workshop, Hội An old town
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Finish and fold
Trim the edges, add the tassel and learn how to fold it flat.
Lantern workshop, Hội An old town
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End
Take your lantern home in a flat box.
Lantern workshop, Hội An old town
What's included
Included
- Two hours with a lantern maker
- All materials for one lantern
- A flat box for the flight
- Tea
Not included
- Hotel pick-up
- Extra lanterns
- Tips
Good to know
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, from about age 6 with a parent. The maker helps with the frame.
How big is the lantern?
About 30 cm tall when open, and flat enough for a suitcase when folded.
Can I make it into a lamp at home?
Yes. The lantern takes a standard bulb holder, which you buy at home.
Can I cancel?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.
From US$25 per person
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