Artisans try to preserve stone carving in An GiangVietNamNet Bridge – Despite ups and downs throughout history, many artisans in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang’s Thoai Son District have spared no effort in promoting the arts of stone carving, which has been handed down over many generations. Foreign tourists visit a workshop carving stone items in Thoai Son District, Mekong Delta’s An Giang Province. — Photo dulichthoaison.comThe district’s craft of carving stone into ornate figures and shapes dates back hundreds of years, stemming from the exploitation of stone for construction and making household goods. “I have visited many craft villages in different localities to learn from other stone carving artisans,” he added. “Stone carving is hard but I still try to keep the craft alive,” Son said.

Source: VietNamNet News March 12, 2018 05:37 UTC