Man who was a former child slave in Nepal used his artistry to earn US citizenship
Meet Del Moktan – a former child slave in his native Nepal who used a paintbrush and an easel to get his U.S. citizenship.
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May 10, 2021, 9:36 PM
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American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
News 12’s Frank Recchia introduces us to Del Moktan – a
former child slave in his native Nepal who used a paintbrush and an easel to
get his U.S. citizenship.
Moktan draws News 12's Frank Recchia
Moktan makes a living in Bridgeport as a commercial artist
and an art instructor.
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