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This picture taken on January 3, 2019 shows a Vietnamese woman collecting incense sticks in a courtyard in the village of Quang Phu Cau on the outskirts of Hanoi. - In Vietnams incense village, hundreds of workers are hard at work dying, drying and whittling down bamboo bark to make the fragrant sticks ahead of the busy lunar new year holiday. (Photo by Manan VATSYAYANA / AFP) / TO GO WITH Vietnam-lifestyle-holiday-religion-craft, PHOTOESSAY by Manan Vatsyayana
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This photo captures the essence of Vietnam's rich cultural traditions and vibrant craftsmanship. Taken on January 3,2019, it showcases a Vietnamese woman diligently collecting incense sticks in the serene courtyard of Quang Phu Cau village, located on the outskirts of Hanoi. In preparation for the bustling lunar new year holiday, hundreds of dedicated workers can be seen immersed in their craft within Vietnam's renowned incense village. The scene depicts a harmonious blend of ancient techniques and modern production methods as bamboo bark is meticulously dyed, dried, and whittled down to create these fragrant sticks. The image exudes a sense of tranquility amidst the flurry of activity. The woman's focused expression reflects her dedication to preserving this age-old tradition while meeting the demands for this auspicious celebration. Her surroundings are bathed in a warm red hue that symbolizes luck and prosperity during Tet festivities. Through this photograph by Manan Vatsyayana from Agence France-Presse (AFP), we gain insight into both the labor-intensive nature of crafting incense sticks and their significance within Vietnamese culture. It serves as a poignant reminder that even in our fast-paced world, there are still pockets where time-honored practices thrive alongside modernity.
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