Barbers from Kim Lien Ward in Dong Da District, Hanoi and many neighbouring areas are offering free haircuts for visitors at a two-day festival to honour the ancestors of barbers on April 21 and 22.
Between the 1970s and 80s, as many as 80% of the villagers were hairdressers, many of whom became famous. Although the numbers have decreased over the years but many local people have still following the trade.
A number of well-known hairstylists in Vietnam have originated or learned their trade there.
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Hairstylist Pham Ngoc Son gave offerings to the ancestor of barbers at Kim Lien Pagoda on April 21 before joining an event to provide free haircut service for visitors.
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There used to be a competition between hairstylists in the previous years but this year the organiser held a gala to allow them to show off their talents.
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An elderly customer, Bui Huu Mai said he was very pleased with his new hair style which was given to him by a young barber.
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Hairstylist Phan Van Manh finishes his work for a woman.
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