This is a series of competition events focus on raising awareness of both local artisans, young designers, and local   

 

consumers about sustainable products.  The competition aims at finding out creative and applicable ideas that could be

 

applied into Vietnam traditional handcraft villages so that they could gain more competitive advantages, securing a

 

stable income and bring the traditional values of Vietnam to international markets.  

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In 2019, during three months from August 20th to November 10th, a competition named " Creative ideas for sustainable products from Vietnam handcraft villages 2 was organized by Empower Women Asia and the Vietnam Association of Craft Villages in an effort to raise awareness among the artisans and young designers the important role of sustainable products and sustainable development as the future trend.