The last fishing trip of the year for fishermen in Nghe An.
(Baonghean.vn) - The afternoon of the 27th day of the 12th lunar month is considered the last day of fishing for fishermen in Nghe An. Therefore, the fishing ports become more bustling and urgent for each fisherman.
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| At noon on the 27th day of the 12th lunar month, just two days before the Lunar New Year, Lach Van fishing port (Dien Chau) was as bustling as usual, but everything seemed to be moving faster. According to local fishermen, after selling their seafood, the boats were brought back to safe moorings at the river mouth to rest for the Tet holiday. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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| Fisherman Nguyen Cong Luong from Dien Ngoc commune said that the last fishing trip of the year brought in 7 million VND, and after deducting expenses, each worker took home nearly 1 million VND. After anchoring their boats, the crew members returned home to prepare their houses, buy food, sweets, fruits, etc., for Tet (Lunar New Year). Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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| Due to the small catch of seafood on each small fishing boat in Dien Chau district, the seafood is sold quickly at the port, taking place within just a few hours at noon. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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| Due to the high demand for fresh seafood during the Lunar New Year season, traders are competing to buy it right at the port. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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| Because fishermen in Dien Chau fish near the shore and return within the day, the seafood is fresh and of good quality. According to the fishermen, on the last day of the year, the prices of all kinds of seafood increased compared to previous days. Fresh squid costs from 100,000 to 150,000 VND/kg (depending on the type), and mantis shrimp costs from 120,000 to 140,000 VND/kg. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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| Some traders, after buying seafood, return to the port to grill it right away so they can sell it at the afternoon markets in Dien Chau, Yen Thanh, Nghia Dan districts... Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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| The fish grilling area is bustling, with many different types of fish. Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan said that every morning she buys about 20-30 kg of various types of fish. To maintain the freshness of the seafood, after cleaning and preparing it, she grills it over charcoal before selling it at the market. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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| Most of the seafood, after being purchased at the port, is transported by traders in refrigerated trucks to be sold to seafood restaurants throughout the country. Mr. Ngo Xuan Thuy, Head of Lach Van Fishing Port, said that on the afternoon of the 27th day of the 12th lunar month, nearly 50 fishing boats returned to the port, marking the last fishing day of the year for most fishermen in Dien Chau. (Photo: Xuan Hoang) |
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| For fishermen in Quynh Luu district, Hoang Mai town, etc., who mainly fish with large boats and powerful engines, they stay at sea for extended periods. However, by the 26th and 27th of the 12th lunar month, most boats have returned to port to rest for Tet (Lunar New Year). Mr. Nguyen Duc Dong - Head of Lach Quen Fishing Port (Quynh Luu) said that by the 26th of the 12th lunar month, most boats had returned to port after their last fishing trip of 2021. After celebrating the traditional Tet holiday, on the 4th day of the 1st lunar month, the fishermen return to the fishing port to start their first fishing trip of the new year. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
