Hue: Royal-style Pillow & Traditional Cake Making Workshop
ID: GYG912230-1427644
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
An experience steeped in Vietnam's royal heritage. Craft your own royal-style cushion, an item commonly used in palace life. Besides, join in making and savoring "gói" cakes, once served to the king.
A journey that brings you closer to the beauty of traditional Vietnamese life, especially in the royal and aristocratic circles, where royal-style cushions played a significant role. These cushions provided support for steady seating, upright posture, and comfort, particularly during long sitting sessions.
To begin this journey, we invite you to visit the Home of Late Artisan Trí Huệ (45 minutes)
Explore the residence of Artisan Trí Huệ, a noblewoman who preserved the craft of making royal-style cushions. Tour the exhibition room and engage in conversations with her family.
Experience Making Royal-Style Cushions (30 minutes): Immerse yourself in the process of crafting a royal-style cushion, including: Measuring and cutting fabric; Filling the cushion with cotton; Sewing the zipper; Attaching the fabric cover to the cushion.
Final, making Hương Cần "Gói" Cakes (45 minutes): Take part in crafting and enjoying Hương Cần "gói" cakheritagees—a traditional delicacy once served to the king, rich in cultural .
Highlights
- Feel the charm of traditional Vietnamese life
- Handcraft and embroider royal-style cushions under the guidance of artisans.
- Delight in Hue's specialty cakes, once served to royalty
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Materials for crafting and activities
- Royal-style desserts
- Guidance from skilled artisans
- Tea and beverages
- Hands-on cake-making and enjoying your creations
- Tour guide (language upon your request)
- Transportation with pick-up and drop-off service
NOT INCLUDED
- Beverages such as beer, spirits, and other drinks
- Additional vehicle charges for overtime usage
- Transportation tickets (airplane, train, etc.)
- Accommodation costs
- Personal shopping expenses and other incidental costs during the journey
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
