The beauty and serenity of laundry : Goats and Soda : NPR
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Key Points:
- Filipino photographer Macy Castañeda Lee documented the bustling laundry industry on the outskirts of Siem Reap, Cambodia, revealing its significance to local economic and health standards.
- Laundry services have emerged to support tourism and rural incomes, with locals spending hours daily washing clothes for tourists at low fees, often around one U.S. dollar per load.
- The laundry work provides dual benefits for families, such as the Khmer brothers Sothea and Bong Chea, who use hanging laundry as protection against insects and a source of income.
- Many community members, including children, contribute to laundry tasks, often balancing multiple businesses, though they face challenges like lack of modern equipment such as washing machines.
- Despite relying on natural water sources like
