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On June 12th, 2018, The exhibition Crafting Futures was officially launched at Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Centre. On view from the 12 to 30 June 2018, the show features the works of 20 young designers and entrepreneurs who participated in British Council’s Craft and Design Challenge 2017. In the framework of program, Viri supported the field trip activities. Candidates had the opportunity to work directly with the craft community, guided them in product development, and learnt traditional craft techniques. At the opening reception the Director of Vietnam Rural Industries Research and Development Institute (VIRI) together with Chief Bristish Council and partners announced and awarded.

On June 12^th, 2018, The exhibition Crafting Futures was officially launched at Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Centre. On view from the 12 to 30 June 2018, the show features the works of 20 young designers and entrepreneurs who participated in British Council’s Craft and Design Challenge 2017. In the framework of program, VIRI supported the fied trip activities. Candidates had the opportunity to work directly with the craft community, guided them in product development, and learnt traditional craft techniques.

At the opening reception the Director of Vietnam Rural Industries Research and Development Institute (VIRI) together with Chief Bristish Council and partners announced and awared for 3 winning project:

–  First prize: Vi Thi Thu Trang – the Indie Hand project

–  Second prize: Nguyen Hoang Huy – Viet Collection

– Third prize: Nguyen Song Thanh Tram – Hoa Moc

In the coming time, the Bristish Council and VIRI will continue support for candidates, especially on the information and connection on consulting for new product development with craft village in professional way which is including the individual or group counseling, how to work with artisans, the opportunity to attend product fairs, introduce and connect with successful models