CKPower Supports Luang Prabang Youth Through Traditional Craft Initiative
CKPower has launched 'Hinghoi Studio' in Luang Prabang, Laos, to preserve local weaving traditions while providing vocational training for youth.
According to a report by Khaosod Online, CKPower, through its subsidiary Luang Prabang Power Company Limited (LPCL), has established 'Hinghoi Studio' in Luang Prabang, Laos. This initiative serves as a creative hub designed to revitalize traditional local handicrafts, specifically weaving, by blending ancestral techniques with contemporary design. The project aims to provide local residents and youth with practical skills that can be translated into sustainable career opportunities. By fostering these artisanal talents, the program seeks to ensure that cultural heritage remains a living, viable part of the community's economy. This effort is part of CKPower's broader CSR Strategy Framework for 2022–2026, which emphasizes social value creation in areas surrounding their hydropower projects. For travelers and residents interested in regional culture, this studio represents a significant effort to maintain the authenticity of Luang Prabang's textile arts while empowering the next generation. While the studio is currently operational as a learning space, further details regarding public access for tourists or specific product availability for purchase remain to be confirmed by the organizers.
