Upholding Van Quan’s incense making craft

Van Quan black incense is the essence of resin and charcoal (fine ash burned from sesame and soybean plants), renowned far and wide for its rich, pure aroma in Dien Ha commune, Hung Yen province. The product provides a sustainable livelihood for local people and contributes to preserving and developing the region’s traditional craft. 
Packaging Van Quan black incense. Photo: VNA
A foreign visitor learns about the art of making black incense in Van Quan. Photo: VNA
Incense making workshops in Van Quan are introducing machinery into production to reduce labor and increase productivity. Photo: VNA
Many incense production workshops in Van Quan commune, Dien Ha district, Hung Yen province provide stable income for local workers. Photo: VNA
Incense sticks are dried in the sun to be used in the production of Van Quan black incense. Photo: VNA
Many incense production workshops in Van Quan commune, Dien Ha district, Hung Yen province provide stable income for local workers. Photo: VNA
Van Quan black incense from Dien Ha commune, Hung Yen province, has a natural fragrance resulting from a combination of resin from the Canarium tree and charcoal. Photo: VNA
Van Quan black incense from Dien Ha commune, Hung Yen province, has a natural fragrance resulting from a combination of resin from the Canarium tree and charcoal. Photo: VNA
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