Dao Thi Duyen’s family is among the largest flag making households in Tu Van village (Photo: VNA)
Dao Thi Duyen’s family is among the largest flag making households in Tu Van village (Photo: VNA)
Tu Van flag makers use modern machines in some production steps (Photo: VNA)
Tu Van flag makers use modern machines in some production steps (Photo: VNA)
The national flags made by Tu Van village are famous for its beauty (Photo: VNA)
The national flags made by Tu Van village are famous for its beauty (Photo: VNA)
During special occasions, local craftspeople are busy tailoring national flags (Photo: VNA)
During special occasions, local craftspeople are busy tailoring national flags (Photo: VNA)
Van villagers make banners and posters for major festivals and holidays (Photo: VNA)
Van villagers make banners and posters for major festivals and holidays (Photo: VNA)
The traditional craft is passed down to young people (Photo: VNA)
The traditional craft is passed down to young people (Photo: VNA)
People raise the national flag on National Day (September 2) on Doi Can street in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
People raise the national flag on National Day (September 2) on Doi Can street in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Flags made by Tu Van villagers flutter on big events (Photo: VNA)
Flags made by Tu Van villagers flutter on big events (Photo: VNA)
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Flag-making village in Hanoi

Located 30km south of Hanoi centre, Tu Van village in Le Loi commune, Thuong Tin district, has been making national flags for more than 70 years.