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H’Mong ethnic upholds traditional blacksmithing

H’Mong ethnic people are known for their meticulousness, patience and diligence, which inspire intricate craft trades such as: blacksmithing, fabric weaving, paper-making, incense-making or basket weaving. Among these trades, blacksmithing is an anci…

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Vietnamese culture popularised in Singapore

The Vietnamese community in Singapore attended the Racial Harmony Day celebrations recently held by the host nation’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM). They brought to the event the homeland’s staples, traditional conical leaf hats, Ao dai (traditional lon…

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Revolution contributors honoured

A ceremony honouring revolution contributors was held in Hanoi on July 23 in the lead-up to the 77th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day (July 27), in the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Co-organised by the Ministry of Labour, In…