In the heart of Le Minh Xuan Commune, Binh Chanh District, HCMC lies a 100-year-old incense-making village where skilled artisans turn their craft into a living masterpiece. Here, the art of incense-making transcends the realm of scent and permeates the very streets themselves.
As the incense sticks’ slender stems bask in the warm sunlight, a mesmerizing transformation takes place. The sun’s gentle touch casts a scarlet hue upon the pathways, effectively turning these ordinary streets into an open-air gallery, where vibrant colors and fragrant aromas converge.
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Bunches of these beautifully crafted incense sticks are artfully tied together
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A stockpile of incense powder awaits its transformation within the bustling factory
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