----- Nội dung ảnh ----- Thanh Tien, a village in Phu Mau Commune, Phu Vang District, is located about 10 kilometers from the centre of Hue city, opposite the ancient town of Bao Vinh. The village is famous for its traditional (1) ___ of making paper flowers. Local artisans skillfully make paper flowers of different types (2) ___ lotuses, roses, orchids, apricots, chrysanthemums, roses, gerberas, and dahlias, and of a wide range of colours.
Around lunar October villagers begin making these paper flowers. They have to prepare bamboo sticks, paper and dying materials. Sometimes they have to mix colours to create colours of their own wish that can satisfy their passion and imagination for the type of flowers they want to make. From mid lunar December when Tet is around the corner, colourful paper flowers can be seen on many streets of Hue.
These days though fresh flowers are preferred, paper flowers remain an integral part in the spiritual life of many Hue people, who reserve a special place for these flowers on their ancestors’ altar. Making paper flowers not only provides an additional (4) ___ of income for local resident, but also is an art (5) ___ has been revived by passionate local artisans. It is this art that makes Thanh Tien a not-to-be-missed destination for tourists who come to Hue.
