My Dong Casting Village

My Dong Casting Village – A century-old craft village and traditional industrial setting in Hai Phong. My Dong Casting Village is one of the most prominent traditional metal casting craft villages in Northern Vietnam, with a history dating back to the early 20th century. Over more than 100 years of development, the village has become renowned for its techniques in iron and bronze casting, as well as the production of mechanical components for agriculture, industry, transportation, and civil use. It serves as a repository for traditional craftsmanship values intertwined with the economic and industrial development of Hai Phong. For film crews, My Dong offers an authentic production backdrop featuring glowing casting furnaces, mechanical workshops, casting molds, machinery, and the distinct working environment of an active craft village. The blend of traditional manual techniques and modern production creates multi-layered visual spaces, suitable for scenes depicting craftsmanship, industrial manufacturing, or the lives of laborers. With its preserved production spaces, historical significance, and distinct traditional identity, My Dong is well-suited for historical films, documentaries, reportages, films about traditional crafts, and works exploring themes of labor and industry. Information compiled from various sources by PTIT - Image source: Internet