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The Fabric Thanh Lam Carries Onto Every Stage
Culture · The Spotlight

The Fabric Thanh Lam Carries Onto Every Stage

Tonight she performs with a European symphony orchestra in Bucharest. On 1 September in Singapore, she will take the stage under her own name alone. On both occasions, she will wear fabric that was woven and embroidered by hand in Vietnam.

By The Spotlight Desk · 10 min read
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Actress Ha-Young’s Family Faces Colonial-Era Allegations as Historians Clash

Actress Ha-Young's mention of her medical family lineage on Korean television sparked historical controversy after her great-grandfather's alleged ties to a Japanese organisation emerged.

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The Fabric Thanh Lam Carries Onto Every Stage
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The Fabric Thanh Lam Carries Onto Every Stage

Tonight she performs with a European symphony orchestra in Bucharest. On 1 September in Singapore, she will take the stage under her own name…

By The Spotlight Desk · 10 min read

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