Paper Mask Making Class: Create a Traditional Handmade Mask with Vibrant Colors
Hanoi
Join our paper mask making class and create a traditional handmade mask with vibrant colors. Discover the dying art of mask making and take home a unique piece of art.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hanoi - In addition to molding and painting a mask, learn about the important Mid-Autumn Festival and the paper masks, a favorite toy among Vietnamese children. On the night of the festival, gleeful children parade around the neighborhood wearing colorful masks as they carry bobbing lanterns to illuminate the streetsâa sort of equivalent of trick-or-treating at Halloween.
What's Included
- Light refreshments
- Bottled water
- English-speaking facilitator
- Traditional mask (ready-made) for each participant
- All necessary tools, equipment, and materials for the workshop
What's Not Included
- Pick-up and drop-off service within Hanoi (can be included at additional cost)
- Other personal expenses
- Meals
- Tips and gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
Unleash your creativity by painting a vibrant mask that you can take back home. Experience the bittersweet tradition and decaying art of wearing masks, which are completely handcrafted and exude the subtle scent of paper and adhesive. Please note that the masterpiece you fashion will need a couple of days to sun-dry. In the meantime, try your hands at beautifying a pre-constructed mask in this mask-making workshop led by the only pair perpetuating this age-old practice.
Location
Hanoi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
