Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 22 minutes ago
Hey everyone, let’s get creative together and twist up these adorable calabash (hồ lô or bottle gourd) shapes using just pipe cleaners (chenille stems)! This fun, relaxing step-by-step tutorial is super easy for beginners, kids, and anyone who loves quick cultural crafts. The calabash (Lagenaria siceraria), known as “hồ lô” in Vietnamese and “hulu” in Chinese, is one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants, with origins tracing back to Africa over 10,000 years ago before spreading across Asia. Its distinctive curved shape and abundant seeds have made it a powerful symbol of good luck, prosperity, health, longevity, family abundance, and protection from negative energy. In Feng Shui and many Asian traditions, the hồ lô is cherished as a talisman that absorbs bad chi, promotes harmony, and attracts blessings — often hung or displayed in homes for positive energy.
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Hey everyone, let’s get creative together and twist up these adorable calabash (hồ lô or bottle gourd) shapes using just pipe cleaners (chenille stems)! This fun, relaxing step-by-step tutorial is super easy for beginners, kids, and anyone who loves quick cultural crafts. The calabash (Lagenaria siceraria), known as “hồ lô” in Vietnamese and “hulu” in Chinese, is one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants, with origins tracing back to Africa over 10,000 years ago before spreading across Asia. Its distinctive curved shape and abundant seeds have made it a powerful symbol of good luck, prosperity, health, longevity, family abundance, and protection from negative energy. In Feng Shui and many Asian traditions, the hồ lô is cherished as a talisman that absorbs bad chi, promotes harmony, and attracts blessings — often hung or displayed in homes for positive energy.
SUBSCRIBE for ABC TV Videos: youtube.com/c/ABCTVCraftTutorial?sub_confirmation=1
All "ABC TV" paper craft video: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcMqdjxWoOlLhsTyc_Rfy4tAzoQt4Pdga
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