Cu Lao May Rice Paper Craft Village
Tan Thanh Hamlet, Luc Si Thanh Commune, Vinh Long Province
Production ready
PAI 0.5
Crew size: Medium (16-50)
Processing time: No data available
Category: Craft villages & traditional cultural spaces
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 spanning 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 atmosphere of Southern Vietnam. Information compiled by: PTIT. Photo credits: Travelviet, mia.vn, Vinh Long Tourist, Vinh Long Newspaper.
Location fees
General information
Charging model
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Deposit
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Notes
Location rental costs and usage conditions are negotiated directly with the management unit prior to filming. In the event of damage to property or facilities, the crew is responsible for covering repair/replacement costs as agreed upon with the management unit.
Filming location fee schedule
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Applicable policy
Fee discount/waiver policy
Preferential policies are available for domestic and international film crews.
Applicable conditions
Crews must register and receive approval from the management unit before commencing filming. The use of props, filming equipment, lighting, or any changes to the spatial layout must be notified and approved in advance. Crews are responsible for preserving property and facilities, and must restore the location to its original state after filming.
Location rules
Permission must be obtained from the household head/production facility owner 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 the production process, 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, prior coordination with residents and local authorities is required.
The use of drones requires separate permission and confirmation from the Vinh Long Provincial People's Committee.
Infrastructure
Accessibility
Car / 16-seat vehicle
Motorbike
Production support
Drone filming allowed
Transport service
Authority coordination support
Low noise
Facilities
Three-phase power
Near hospital
4G/5G internet
Waiting area
Set building area
Water source
Backup power
Restrooms
Special Hazards
Heat from rice paper stoves
Slippery drying yard surfaces
Impact on rice paper products
Limited production space
Location map
Contact information
Temperature
34.7°C
Feels like 30.7°C
Weather
Mây rải rác
Humidity 68%
Wind direction
North
13.5 m/s
Sunrise / sunset
