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24 September 2025

Workers mix raw materials of palm starch and water to make traditional noodles called ''Soun'' in Manjung Village, Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, on September 24, 2025. The traditional noodles are made by manually turning flour into porridge and then putting it into a machine to make noodles. After being made into noodles, they are dried in the sun until dry and then packaged to be sold at a price of Rp 20,000 (US$ 1.2) per kilogram. The ''Soun'' noodles are usually consumed by the community by making soup and other traditional foods.

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24 September 2025

Workers mix raw materials of palm starch and water into a porridge to make traditional noodles called ''Soun'' in Manjung Village, Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, on September 24, 2025. The traditional noodles are made by manually turning flour into porridge and then putting it into a machine to make noodles. After being made into noodles, they are dried in the sun until dry and then packaged to be sold at a price of Rp 20,000 (US$ 1.2) per kilogram. The ''Soun'' noodles are usually consumed by the community by making soup and other traditional foods.

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#12790734

24 September 2025

A worker pushes a tray of noodles that come out of the machine to be dried while making traditional noodles called ''Soun'' in Manjung Village, Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, on September 24, 2025. The traditional noodles are made by manually turning flour into a pulp and then feeding it into a machine to form noodles. After being made into noodles, they are dried in the sun until dry and then packaged to be sold at a price of Rp 20,000 (US$ 1.2) per kilogram. The ''Soun'' noodles are usually consumed by the community by making soup and other traditional foods.

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24 September 2025

Workers mix raw materials of palm starch and water into a porridge to make traditional noodles called ''Soun'' in Manjung Village, Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, on September 24, 2025. The traditional noodles are made by manually turning flour into porridge and then putting it into a machine to make noodles. After being made into noodles, they are dried in the sun until dry and then packaged to be sold at a price of Rp 20,000 (US$ 1.2) per kilogram. The ''Soun'' noodles are usually consumed by the community by making soup and other traditional foods.

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#12790745

24 September 2025

Workers carry dried noodles after they dry in the sun while making traditional noodles called ''Soun'' in Manjung Village, Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, on September 24, 2025. The traditional noodles are made by manually turning flour into porridge and then putting it into a machine to form noodles. After being made into noodles, they dry in the sun until completely dry and then are packaged to be sold at a price of Rp 20,000 (US$ 1.2) per kilogram. The ''Soun'' noodles are usually consumed by the community by making soup and other traditional foods.

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24 September 2025

Workers carry dried noodles after they dry in the sun while making traditional noodles called ''Soun'' in Manjung Village, Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, on September 24, 2025. The traditional noodles are made by manually turning flour into porridge and then putting it into a machine to form noodles. After being made into noodles, they dry in the sun until completely dry and then are packaged to be sold at a price of Rp 20,000 (US$ 1.2) per kilogram. The ''Soun'' noodles are usually consumed by the community by making soup and other traditional foods.

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24 September 2025

Workers carry dried noodles after they dry in the sun while making traditional noodles called ''Soun'' in Manjung Village, Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, on September 24, 2025. The traditional noodles are made by manually turning flour into porridge and then putting it into a machine to form noodles. After being made into noodles, they dry in the sun until completely dry and then are packaged to be sold at a price of Rp 20,000 (US$ 1.2) per kilogram. The ''Soun'' noodles are usually consumed by the community by making soup and other traditional foods.

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24 September 2025

Workers check dried noodles after they dry in the sun while making traditional noodles called ''Soun'' in Manjung Village, Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, on September 24, 2025. The traditional noodles are made by manually turning flour into a pulp and then putting it into a machine to form noodles. After being made into noodles, they dry in the sun until dry and then are packaged to be sold at a price of Rp 20,000 (US$ 1.2) per kilogram. The ''Soun'' noodles are usually consumed by the community by making soup and other traditional foods.

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#12790757

24 September 2025

An aerial photo shows workers making traditional noodles called ''Soun'' using palm starch as the raw material in Manjung Village, Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, on September 25, 2025. The traditional noodles are made by manually turning flour into a pulp and then feeding it into a machine to make noodles. After being shaped into noodles, they are dried in the sun until dry and then packaged to be sold at a price of Rp 20,000 (US$ 1.2) per kilogram. The ''Soun'' noodles are usually consumed by the community in soups and other traditional foods.

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24 September 2025

Three workers pack and weigh dried noodles after they dry in the sun while making traditional noodles called ''Soun'' in Manjung Village, Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, on September 24, 2025. This traditional noodle is made by manually processing flour into a pulp, then putting it into a machine to be processed into noodles. After drying in the sun until dry, the noodles are packaged to be sold at a price of Rp20,000 (US$1.2) per kilogram. ''Soun'' noodles are usually consumed by the community by being processed into soup and other traditional foods.

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18 August 2025

Rajan Shrestha, 52 years old, cuts iron using a hand grinder in his workshop in Nagaun, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, on August 17, 2025. Shrestha earns a monthly income of NRs. 30,000 (US$ 300).

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#12557624

15 July 2025

Bundles of bamboo are stored along the banks of the Ganga River in Kolkata, India, on July 15, 2025. The Indian bamboo market experiences significant growth, driven by increasing demand for sustainable and versatile materials. The market is projected to reach INR71,745 crore (US$ 8.3 billion) by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.6%. Bamboo's diverse applications, from construction and furniture to handicrafts and packaging, fuel this expansion. Government initiatives like the National Bamboo Mission also play a crucial role in promoting bamboo cultivation and its use in various sectors.

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15 July 2025

Bundles of bamboo are stored along the banks of the Ganga River in Kolkata, India, on July 15, 2025. The Indian bamboo market experiences significant growth, driven by increasing demand for sustainable and versatile materials. The market is projected to reach INR71,745 crore (US$ 8.3 billion) by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.6%. Bamboo's diverse applications, from construction and furniture to handicrafts and packaging, fuel this expansion. Government initiatives like the National Bamboo Mission also play a crucial role in promoting bamboo cultivation and its use in various sectors.

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#12557626

15 July 2025

Bundles of bamboo are stored along the banks of the Ganga River in Kolkata, India, on July 15, 2025. The Indian bamboo market experiences significant growth, driven by increasing demand for sustainable and versatile materials. The market is projected to reach INR71,745 crore (US$ 8.3 billion) by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.6%. Bamboo's diverse applications, from construction and furniture to handicrafts and packaging, fuel this expansion. Government initiatives like the National Bamboo Mission also play a crucial role in promoting bamboo cultivation and its use in various sectors.

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#12557627

15 July 2025

Bundles of bamboo are stored along the banks of the Ganga River in Kolkata, India, on July 15, 2025. The Indian bamboo market experiences significant growth, driven by increasing demand for sustainable and versatile materials. The market is projected to reach INR71,745 crore (US$ 8.3 billion) by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.6%. Bamboo's diverse applications, from construction and furniture to handicrafts and packaging, fuel this expansion. Government initiatives like the National Bamboo Mission also play a crucial role in promoting bamboo cultivation and its use in various sectors.

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15 July 2025

Bundles of bamboo are stored along the banks of the Ganga River in Kolkata, India, on July 15, 2025. The Indian bamboo market experiences significant growth, driven by increasing demand for sustainable and versatile materials. The market is projected to reach INR71,745 crore (US$ 8.3 billion) by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.6%. Bamboo's diverse applications, from construction and furniture to handicrafts and packaging, fuel this expansion. Government initiatives like the National Bamboo Mission also play a crucial role in promoting bamboo cultivation and its use in various sectors.

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