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Now, originally from Hanoi's famous Chuang Ngọ Craft Village, they brought the centuries-old art of Mother of Pearl inlay down south,
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Now, originally from Hanoi's famous Chuang Ngọ Craft Village, they brought the centuries-old art of Mother of Pearl inlay down south,
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transforming ordinary seashells into extraordinary works of art and keeping a priceless heritage alive.
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And here's their story.
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Inside the modest workspace, each seashell is carefully selected,
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cut, saw, polished and meticulously assembled into intricate decorative patterns.
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For Mr. Chinh and Mrs. Lee, preserving their craft means more than keeping a job.
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It's about preserving the memories of their hometown and the legacy of Trung Ngọ.
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I moved here after getting married, so I've been living in Ken Tho for more than 10 years.
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We came here because not many people were familiar with this craft.
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My husband and I have worked hard to keep it alive because we truly love what we do.
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It has become both our livelihood and our lifelong passion.
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Starting with a route, a lifeless seashell like this, it takes dozens of meticulous steps like cutting, carving and polishing to get to this.
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and what I have in my hand is the final, brilliant piece of mother pearl, shining in pink color.
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The beauty of each finished piece lies not only in the natural iridescence of Mother Pearl,
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but also in the artisan's passion and precision.
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Nearly every detail is scrubbed entirely by hand.
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A single misplay cut or a brief lapse in concentration can render the delicate shell unusable.
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The most difficult stage of Mother Pearl inlay is shaping the design.
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requires great precision to create patterns like these.
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Their journey of bringing this traditional craft from northern to southern Vietnam has helped preserve a cultural heritage passed down through generations.
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Thanks to their perseverance and unwavering passions, the craft continues to thrive despite the rapid change of modern life.
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I hope more young people will discover this craft, learn it and continue preserving it.
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That is my greatest wish.
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At the time when machines are gradually replacing human labor,
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there are still dedicated hands that remain committed to traditional craftsmanship through passion,
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perseverance and a deep sense of responsibility for preserving their heritage.
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The shimmering pieces of Mother Pearl adorning today's artwork are more than the natural colors of seashells.
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They are a reflection of resilience
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and a shared determination to keep a treasured Vietnamese tradition alive in the southern region of the country.

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