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The craft of weaving trays from sedge grass is attracting a large number of rural workers in Lien Hoa hamlet, Khanh Hung commune. After drying, the sedge grass is soaked in water to soften it; weavers meticulously twist the fibers and weave according to a template, creating durable and beautiful products.

Initially unfamiliar, receiving looms and materials to weave at home has now become a common practice for many households. With its simple, flexible nature and suitability for all ages and genders, this craft is suitable for many people. Requiring no investment capital, people make the most of their free time, earning extra income through their labor.

Taking advantage of his free time between harvests, Mr. Tran Van Ben (Lien Hoa hamlet) learned the craft of weaving. Thanks to the systematic guidance of the women's association members in the hamlet, he became proficient in weaving in a short time.

"Each finished product earns me 18,000 dong, a modest but steady income that helps cover family expenses during the off-season," Mr. Ben shared.

Mr. Tran Van Ben (Lien Hoa hamlet) took advantage of his free time during the agricultural off-season to learn weaving. From initially clumsy movements, with guidance from the Women's Association of the hamlet, he quickly became proficient in weaving.

For Mrs. Vo Thi Chung (70 years old), the work of weaving and basketry is suitable for her health. She receives products to work on at home, weaving about 3 items a day, thanks to which she earns an additional income of about 600,000 VND per month, a small amount but enough for her to manage her expenses in her old age.

Due to its flexibility, ease of use, and suitability to local working conditions, the craft of weaving sedge grass quickly spread.

Ms. Vo Thi Chung (70 years old, Lien Hoa hamlet) earns nearly 600,000 VND per month from weaving and basketry work. This work is manageable for elderly people like her.

Behind this widespread success is the unwavering role of Ms. Ngo Hong Phan, Head of the Women's Association in Lien Hoa Hamlet. She acts as a liaison, connecting people to jobs and regularly receiving 250-300 products each month from a facility in Can Tho , which she then distributes to the members.

With each shipment arriving, Ms. Phan assigns seven members of the cooperative to carry out the various stages of production. They then proactively transport and deliver the goods to their partners and continue to seek new sources and orders. Thanks to maintaining a continuous production rhythm, the members' income ranges from 500,000 VND to over 2 million VND per month – a modest but stable amount, especially meaningful for rural households.

Ms. Ngo Hong Phan and her husband (from Lien Hoa hamlet) work together weaving sedge grass products at home. Not only does she preserve and pass on the craft, but she also acts as a "bridge" connecting raw materials and finished products, contributing to job creation for local people.

The Women's Union of Khanh Hung commune is currently maintaining three cooperative weaving models and is continuing to encourage the establishment of new groups. Ms. Phan Cam Loan, President of the Union, stated: "Developing these models not only helps create jobs but also motivates rural women to proactively improve their lives."

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