Hang Thiec - the street which has not changed through hundreds of years in Hanoi

Hang Thiec - the street which has not changed through hundreds of years in Hanoi

When you go to the old town, you just listen to the hammer knock echoing that is going to Hang Thiec street.

Hang Thiec is a small street in the center of Hanoi. Over time, the society has many changes, Hang Tin is still one of the few streets still retain the traditional profession.

The street is 136 m long, starting at Bat Dan crossroads - Thu Thiem crossroad to Hang Thiec - Hang Non crossroads, Hang Gai ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi. The ancient town is located in Yen Noi village, Tien Tuc commune, Tho Xuong district.

In the past, Hang Thiec Street was famous for its pewter making, and its famous products were incense burners, tea pots, trays, etc. In the mid-20th century, due to the demand for tin much, the craftsman turned to ironworks. French-made kerosene carts were the main raw material for mopping pots, buckets, buckets of water ... So the French named the street Rue des Ferblanties. But Hanoi people still call their old name Hang Thiec.

Later, the workers on the street also made goods from the corrugated zinc to create the product durable beautiful. In recent years, many shops selling products made of new materials are stainless steel, serving the family life.

The 1930s was the golden age of Hang Thiec Street. In addition to metalworking, there are also mirrors and mirrors. The street is small but business activities are always busy. Currently, due to the competition of many plastics, workers here are more or less affected, but the street is still living with the profession.

There are not many old houses, only a few rare as 20 houses.

Most stores are small business households, hereditary father. Small scale production of handicrafts is not the capital but the skill of craftsmen hands.

In the past, metalworkers had to have stoves, but now there are electrical appliances.

Each house is both a production site and a transaction office. Women also participate in this light work.



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In the narrow production space, but the workers are still hard work.

Hang Thiec workers also undertake the installation and installation of products and equipment in the works.

Foreigners are asking for a small piece of pepper mill.