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also to challenge and change the nega-
tive perception of Minkers,” says Huy.
“Moreover we want to guide the youth
to act responsibly. Luckily, the idea
has been received very positively so we
have organised many successful trips.”
Nguyen Huy, who has been a Min-
sker for six years, says he has used
many bikes, but the Minsk is the one
which has impressed him the most.
On their honeymoon, Huy and his wife
went across the country on his model.
Each of the group’s members has
different reasons for loving their Minsk.
Mai Thanh Phong says he loves Minsks
because of its engine sound and the
socialist era design. Meanwhile, Phan
Lu Dang Duy, says he loves the Minsk
because of its simplicity. One thing that
most owners have in common, how-
ever, is that they have their own style
and don’t follow the normal trends.
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Above: Fellow Minsk lovers engaged
in a familair Minsk related pastime -
fixing a broken bike