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Indonesian Mother Sews Halloween Costumes For 60,000 Children

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October 13, 2006   |    This article appeared in the November 6, 2006 edition of The Nation.
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October 19, 2006

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PONTIANAK--Indonesian factory worker Weninng Panggi is keeping busy in the weeks leading up to Halloween by sewing costumes for thousands of children across America's Eastern Seaboard. "I try to put a little extra love in each seam I stitch, or epoxy, or hot-glue, or heat-seal," said Panggi, putting the finishing sequined touches on 1,375 Hermione dresses. "I only wish my family could afford such durable, high-quality garments. By the way, what are these for?" After completing her shift, Panggi carried out her tradition of going from door to door asking for scraps of food.

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