The ancient city of Hoi An in central Quang Nam province has launched a contest to create souvenirs to help preserve, develop and honour trade villages and encourage artists across the country to maintain their crafts and handicraft products.

Candidates must bring out products characterised in the Hoi An culture and the materials they use must be environmentally, friendly and safe to users.

The qualifying round will last until September 20. The final round and an exhibition to display all the products will be held from September 21 to December 4.