Incense is deeply woven into the fabric of Vietnamese spirituality, playing a vital role in temples, pagodas, and shrines. In every home, an altar stands as a tribute to ancestors, with burning incense serving as a bridge between the worlds of the living and the spirits.
Quang Phu Cau is one of Vietnam’s largest incense stick manufacturers. Here, our photography session will capture the intricate process—from cutting bamboo shoots to shaping and dyeing the sticks, often in vibrant shades of red, a color that symbolizes luck and happiness. When the locals dry the stick bundles outdoors, they turn the whole space into a striking visual spectacle as each bundle looks like a small umbrella in the sun.
But above is just one scene among the many photo opts we have in the beautiful village.
On our exclusive Momentlives photo walk route, we will be making our way from one family to the next, those only Momentlives know and have access to, where we learn about the different life stories revolving bamboo and how livings are made out of this incredible plant. During the entire process, you’ll be instructed and/or given the best opportunity for your photography. At the end of the trip, be sure to have an accummulation of shots depicting life in a beautiful handicraft village of northern Vietnam.
Join us and experience the century-old craft the way only photographers can do.
