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Lantern Making Class
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Lantern Making Class

1 hour
Hoi An
€8.24/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • English-speaking guide
  • Traditional Vietnamese tea
  • One foldable lantern (30cm in length) per person
  • All required materials and tools
  • A special gift

Not included: Transport; Tips and gratuities

Meeting point: Address 507 Hai Ba Trung, Hoi An

Ticket: Voucher type - Present your mobile voucher

Overview

Looking for the perfect souvenir to take home from Hoi An? Join a Lantern Making Class and add a touch of your own personal flair to an oriental ornament that the Vietnamese believe to bring good fortune and happiness when hung in front on your house. These lanterns, characteristic of the ancient town of Hoi An, will take you back to the charming streets of the old city at a glance. Choose between an express class that already prepares the bamboo sticks for you beforehand, or a full class that lets you experience lantern making from scratch! An experienced English speaking instructor will be guiding you every step of the way. This fun and unique activity can be enjoyed by the entire family, even by kids as young as 3 years old!

Highlights

Create your own Vietnamese lantern, believed to be a symbol of luck, happiness, and wealth
Experience a fun family bonding activity where you can release your inner artist
Experiment with different materials like silk and bamboo to create lanterns of different shapes
Choose between an express class with pre-prepped material or a full class where you make lanterns from scratch
Learn a new skill and bring home your very own handmade souvenir!

What's included

English-speaking guide
Traditional Vietnamese tea
One foldable lantern (30cm in length) per person
All required materials and tools
A special gift

What's not included

Transport
Tips and gratuities

Meeting point

Address 507 Hai Ba Trung, Hoi An

507 Đ. Hai Bà Trưng

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

Please select a participation date
Welcome drink Others The Express Class starts from Step 5 where you select the silk you want to wrap around the pre-tied bamboo stakes Itinerary Instructor will show you how to make your own lantern Itinerary Choose your desired lantern shape and coloured silk Itinerary Make your own lantern! Itinerary End of class, take your lantern home Itinerary Package Options: Full Class Itinerary Covers the complete 11 steps in making your own lantern Itinerary Step 1: Attach 12 bamboo stakes together with wire thread Itinerary Step 2 and 3: Shape the stakes into a sunrise (inverted triangle) or sunset (triangle) formation Itinerary Step 4: Insert the bamboo stakes into a hanger and secure the stakes with thread Itinerary Step 5: Select your desired silk and color Itinerary Step 6: Apply glue and let it dry Itinerary Step 7: Set silk and stretch the silk to cover the stakes Itinerary Step 8: Fully cover the sides with silk Itinerary Step 9: Cover the top and bottom of the hanger with silk strips Itinerary Step 10: Select a tassel for the lantern base Itinerary Step 11: Finished! Your lantern can also be folded and stowed in your luggage to be brought home
Participants must be aged 4+ to participate in this activity
Monday-Sunday: 09:00-17:00 Class start time: 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, and 15:00 Duration: 2-3 hours
Use your voucher at the selected date and time
How to get there By car: take a private hire vehicle directly to the location You can walk about 10 minutes from the centre of Hoi An Old Town

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