"Zero Dong" Market Supports Khmer Ethnic Minority During Festival
A "Zero Dong" (free) market was organized in Soc Trang Province, Vietnam, to support impoverished Khmer ethnic minority residents ahead of their traditional "Sene Dolta" festival. The initiative aimed to foster community solidarity through the distribution of essential goods.
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