At the age of 87, K’Poh still sits at her loom every day. She said she learned the craft from her mother when she was very young. At first, it took her 2 weeks to weave one glove. The craft requires perseverance and hard work, and she has worked to pass on the profession to her own daughter. Her daughter is now well-versed in the trade, and has worked with her mother since 2019 to teach others in the commune. At first, there were only 20 women learning how to weave, but now the craft is recovering more strongly as people teach each other. They often weave at home, during their leisure time, and gather together to learn more. Da Long commune is the most remote area in Lam Dong province, with difficulties in travel and trade, so the weaving craft is passed along by people to meet their own needs in clothing and other items. The roads are better these days, which helps with integration but has resulted in the weaving profession gradually falling into oblivion. Restoration of … [Read more...] about Efforts made to preserve ethnic brocade weaving
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President hosts former youth union officials
President Vo Van Thuong and delegates at the meeting (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - President Vo Van Thuong had a meeting with nearly 400 former officials of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCMYU) in different periods in Hanoi on March 25 on the occasion of the 92nd founding anniversary of the union (March 26). The former officials recalled the inspiring memories of their youth and their engagement in the HCMYU activities, and gave ideas for the union to further develop and become more effective. Addressing the meeting, President Thuong expressed his delight that the former HCMYU officials , despite their advanced age, are still interested in the youth affairs and actively contribute to the union's work, inspiring the spirit of dedication, construction and protection of the Fatherland. He lauded the efforts of the union's liaison board to conduct activities to connect former officials and educate the youth on the revolutionary tradition , inspiring them to … [Read more...] about President hosts former youth union officials