Workers on crutches at Tra Lan bamboo workshop
(Baonghean.vn) - Amidst the noise of saws, planers, and splitters; amidst the clutter of bamboo, there are workers diligently following each planing and cutting line to create unique bamboo products. And the most emotional image is the pair of crutches neatly arranged next to their seats...
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| The production workshop of Tra Lan Bamboo Company Limited in Chau Khe Commune (Con Cuong) has 6 regular workers, of which 3 have mobility disabilities. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
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| They are missing one leg due to traffic accidents or work accidents, and depend on crutches to move around. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
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| After a traffic accident, La Van Thang, a Dan Lai ethnic in Khe Nong village, Chau Khe commune, had to amputate one leg to survive. Being used to setting traps and hunting with a crossbow to make a living, Thang had a hard time when approaching carpentry. "Others try 1, I have to try 10", Thang shared. That persistent effort has helped Thang become a skilled craftsman, the main worker in the workshop. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
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| After many events, having given up and resigned to fate, Mr. Nguyen Van Hung in Khe Choang village, Chau Khe commune has found joy in his work. Through his talented hands and "professional" eyes, rough bamboo roots have been "transformed" into beautiful and unique tea sets, water cups, flower vases... Photo: Thanh Phuc |
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Making bamboo handicrafts, in addition to being skillful, meticulous, and careful, requires creativity. It is difficult for able-bodied people, but even more difficult for people with disabilities. However, their love for the profession and their desire to live a useful life have helped them overcome obstacles and become skilled craftsmen. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
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| Having a job and a stable income not only helps disabled people like Hung, Thang, and Vinh cover their living expenses but also helps them overcome their inferiority complex and strive to live a useful life. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
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| Unique, artistic products created by “special” craftsmen at the bamboo workshop. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
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| Talking about the special workers in his workshop, Mr. Thai Dang Tien (brown shirt) - Director of Tra Lan Bamboo Company Limited said: "They are unlucky people, facing many difficulties in life, so creating a job for them to earn a living, helping them have a "fishing rod" makes me really happy". Photo: Thanh Phuc |