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Tapping economic potential through canes and bamboo

ཟླ་༤ 18, 2026 3 mins read
Tapping economic potential through canes and bamboo

While the recent Haa Spring Festival offered the community a platform to celebrate its culture and earn from local products, it also quietly marked a turning point for 28-year-old Kumari Rai and her friends.

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