LO LU POTTERY VILLAGE

Lo Lu Dai Hung is located at quarter 1, Tuong Binh Hiep ward, Thu Dau Mot City, about 3 km away from Thu Dau Mot center toward the north, was recognized as a province-level cultural monument on Oct 30th 2006.

​The name “Lo Lu” originated from pottery kiln specializing in producing all kinds of jars, pots… for agriculture, fisheries and ancient life. Lo Lu Dai Hung is the oldest pottery kiln in Binh Duong, currently retains the traditional production method with typical handcrafted products.

Lo lu Dai Hung is over 150 years old, its founder is a Chinese in the 17th – 18th century. Lo lu Dai Hung has experienced many ups and downs. At the most difficult moment, Lo lu Dai Hung seemed to be closed.

Time went by, along with historical and life changes, Lo lu Dai Hung retains its traditional handcrafted production method and without machines, while other pottery producers in Binh Duong have changed and implemented mechanization. This is the standpoint of the current owner Tam Giang as well as the provincial Department of Culture – Sports and Tourism to preserve the tradition.

Pottery is a special traditional craft, a feature of Binh Duong province. Lo lu Dai Hung is a representative, pride, an identity of this land, and also leaves an important trace on the path of traditional craft development of Thu Dau Mot – Binh Duong.