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Da Zeng, one of Taiwan's 'sweet potato mamas,' in Taipei. Courtesy Ronan O'Connell
Da Zeng, one of Taiwan's 'sweet potato mamas,' in Taipei. Courtesy Ronan O'Connell
Taiwan's sweet potato mamas: turning a humble vegetable into a tool for tourism and social welfare
Underprivileged single mothers are given free access to portable ovens for roasting sweet potatoes, one of Taiwan’s favourite snacks
Ronan O'Connell
08 June, 2021