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Women in ancient Vietnamese village earn $270 a month from areca husks
Women in Loc Yen Ancient Village in Da Nang are turning discarded areca palm sheaths into handmade bags, hats and decorations, earning up to VND 7 million ($270) a month while preserving local craftsmanship and promoting tourism.
First global craft village festival to take place in Hanoi in November
Hanoi will host the first Global Festival for the Conservation and Development of Craft Villages from November 13 to 16, featuring traditional handicraft exhibitions, artisan demonstrations, international competitions and cultural tourism activities.
