Wood carving in Hue

Recently, I spent a couple of days in Hue (Central Vietnam), cycling around, a little off the beaten track.  

One afternoon I was in a neighborhood close to an old Pagoda.  My attention was caught by a tok-tok-tok sound which turned out to be a small group of young men chiseling away on pieces of wood.  I had to stop and go closer.  It seems each one was busy with a part of something that may get passed on to another do complete the next part.  They didn't mind me hanging around for a little while to see what they are doing and take some pictures.  They showed me some of the end results which were very skillfully carved in fine detail.  I observed really amazing talent and patience from these youngsters.  I felt honored to be allowed to witness this fine craft and share a moment in their peaceful presence.