I would like to introduce a traditional items that I bought during a family vacation to Ho Chi Minh City last month. A palm leaf conical hat. First of all, let me explain how these conical hats are produced. They are made from natural ingredients such as bamboo and other kind of lips. This hat also has colorful straps made of soft fabrics like silk or velvet which helps secure them around the neck. What makes this hat special is that they are craft by scale artisans and craftmen who pose a wealth of experience. Historically, farmers used to wear conical hats to protect themselves from rain and sand while they work in the fields. But nowadays it reveres as a traditional item and has become a meaningful souvenir that attracts many international visitors. Additionally, making conical hat also creates more job opportunity to maintain the export of hats to the commercial market. As a result, people can have a stable finance to support their livelihood. I hope Vietnamese people can continue to preserve and share our national custom to international friends.
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I would like to introduce a traditional item that I bought during a family vacation to Ho Chi Minh City last month: a palm leaf conical hat. First of all, let me explain how these conical hats are produced. They are made from natural ingredients such as bamboo and other kinds of leaves. This hat also has colorful straps made of soft fabrics like silk or velvet, which help secure it around the neck. What makes this hat special is that they are crafted by skilled artisans and craftsmen who possess a wealth of experience. Historically, farmers used to wear conical hats to protect themselves from rain and sand while they worked in the fields. But nowadays, it is revered as a traditional item and has become a meaningful souvenir that attracts many international visitors. Additionally, making conical hats also creates more job opportunities to maintain the export of hats to the commercial market. As a result, people can have stable finances to support their livelihoods. I hope Vietnamese people can continue to preserve and share our national customs with international friends.
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