Ngu Hanh Son Non Nuoc Village Ngu Hanh Son Da Nang
Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village is considered the oldest and most famous craft village in Da Nang, located at the foot of Ngu Hanh Son Mountain in Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang City. Having existed for nearly four centuries, Non Nuoc's artistic stone carvings have established a strong position in the market, transcending national borders and reaching global markets, becoming a source of pride and significant income for the village.
Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village is a traditional craft village with a long history.
The history of Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village in Ngu Hanh Son
According to Le Quy Don's Phu Bien Tap Luc, Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village in Da Nang was founded in the 18th century by a man of Thanh Hoa origin named Huynh Ba Quat. He was one of the sons of a family with a tradition of crafting stone statues, so Huynh Ba Quat had a thorough understanding of selecting stone patterns and carving. In the first half of the 17th century, when he migrated to Non Nuoc to settle, he recognized the value of this cluster of marble mountains. He carved tombstones, and diligently extracted and shaped them into millstones, mortars for grinding spices and herbs, and many other items to sell to the local residents.
The Stone Carvings of the Marble Mountains of Ngu Hanh Son
The Marble Carving Village of Ngu Hanh Son Today
In the Non Nuoc marble carving village, there are many famous artisans, with many families having seven or eight generations practicing stone carving. Visitors from many countries admire the talent of the sculptors and their unique products. Besides souvenirs, if customers want to order large, heavy products, depending on the agreement between the buyer and seller and the customer's address, the product will be carefully packaged and shipped by sea to the customer. Many merchants and tourists from Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, France, Canada, the Netherlands, the United States, etc., have come to sign contracts to order products from the Non Nuoc marble carving village, including contracts worth hundreds of thousands of USD. It can be said that each sculpture is the result of the meticulous labor of skillful and diligent hands. Every drill stroke and chisel stroke of the artisans reflects an immense love for the inanimate stones, a love for the traditional craft passed down through generations, and a love for their country and homeland. Generations of artisans and their descendants work diligently every day to create the most valuable works, preserving and promoting the beauty of the traditional craft village, and showcasing the talent of the Vietnamese people to the international community.
The Non Nuoc stone carving village is increasingly popular with both domestic and international tourists today.
