Cu Lao May Rice Paper Craft Village

About this location

Cu Lao May Rice Paper Craft Village - A traditional craft space in the Mekong Delta. Located in Luc Si Thanh Commune, Vinh Long Province, the Cu Lao May Rice Paper Craft Village has a history of over 100 years and has been recognized as a traditional craft village since 2009. The production process remains artisanal, involving grinding rice, steaming the batter, and sun-drying the rice paper. Visually, the village is striking with its traditional stoves, skilled artisans, and racks of rice paper drying along the courtyards and village paths. It offers excellent opportunities for wide shots of the production space, medium shots of the workers, and close-ups of the steaming, drying, and raw material preparation processes. Suitable as a backdrop for cultural films, documentaries, travelogues, and works exploring traditional crafts, labor life, culinary culture, and the riverine countryside of Southern Vietnam. Information compiled by: PTIT. Photo source: Travelviet, mia.vn, Vinh Long Tourist, Vinh Long Newspaper.

Location rules

• Obtain permission from the household owner/production facility before filming inside houses, near stoves, or in drying yards.
• Do not move or touch rice paper, raw materials, tools, or production equipment without authorization.
• Do not obstruct production activities, especially in the steaming stove and drying yard areas.
• Do not set up filming equipment in a way that compromises food safety and hygiene.
• Limit the use of high-intensity lights, smoke, props, or activities that may affect the products.
• If filming across multiple households or using village paths as a backdrop, coordinate in advance with residents and local authorities.
• The use of drones requires separate permission and confirmation from the Vinh Long Provincial People's Committee.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• Heat from rice paper stoves
• Slippery drying yard surfaces
• Impact on rice paper products
• Limited production space