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Bamboo dragonflies are a distinctive handmade toy associated with Thach Xa, Thach That District, Hanoi. Made from bamboo, these small dragonflies are especially interesting because they can balance on a very small point, such as the tip of a finger. Bamboo dragonflies in Thach Xa Thach Xa has long been associated with the making of bamboo dragonflies. Through careful shaping and balancing, craftspeople turn simple pieces of bamboo into colourful dragonflies that can rest steadily on a tiny support point. One of the most interesting features of the toy is its balance. The wings extend forward while the body and tail extend backward. When the parts are properly shaped and their mass is correctly distributed, the centre of mass is positioned so that the dragonfly can maintain stable equilibrium. A Vietnamese folk toy Beyond the balancing effect, bamboo dragonflies are also interesting as a form of Vietnamese folk toy and handicraft. Their bamboo material, simple construction and colo...

A balancing bamboo dragonfly is a small handmade toy made from bamboo. Its most fascinating feature is its ability to balance on a very small point, such as the tip of a finger. What is a balancing bamboo dragonfly? At first glance, it looks like a simple dragonfly made from bamboo. The body and wings are carefully shaped, assembled and adjusted so that the finished dragonfly can rest on its “beak” without falling. It does not actually fly like a real dragonfly. Instead, its special shape and mass distribution allow it to maintain stable balance on a small support point. When placed on a finger or another suitable point, it may gently move with the surrounding air while remaining balanced. A bamboo craft from Vietnam Thach Xa, Thach That District, Hanoi, is associated with the making of balancing bamboo dragonflies. Craftspeople transform pieces of bamboo into colourful dragonflies through several stages of shaping, assembling, balancing and decorating. The result combines a fam...