Explore the flashing squid market in Cua Lo beach town
(Baonghean.vn) - Every evening, the road to Lan Chau Island, Cua Lo Town is bustling with locals and tourists looking to buy flash squid - a fresh seafood that has become an indispensable specialty when visiting the coastal city.
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| Flashing squid (or jumping squid) is the name used to refer to squid that fishermen have just caught, still fresh, with eyes and stars on the squid's body flashing. This type of squid is a specialty of the sea in Nghe An, usually appearing from March to August every year. After being caught, flashing squid will be sold by people on the road to Lan Chau island, in Nghi Thuy ward every evening. This is also a familiar place where locals and tourists often come to buy squid. Photo: QA |
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After reaching the shore, the squid is divided into small bunches and put in trays for sale to tourists. Each bunch contains 6 - 10 squid depending on the size, the price of each tray ranges from 100,000 - 150,000 VND. Photo: QA |
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| Hand-held lanterns are indispensable items for squid sellers. The flickering lights in the dark night along with the sounds of laughter and bargaining make the area buzz, creating a unique feature that everyone wants to experience when returning to the coastal city. Photo: QA |
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| Ms. Nguyen Thi Van, Nghi Thuy ward said: My family fishes for squid using basket boats, the husband goes out to sea, the wife stays home to sell squid. We start from 4pm and return at 7-8pm, when we dock we bring the squid out to sell so it is guaranteed to be fresh and delicious. Depending on the amount of squid caught and the customers, we usually sell from 7pm to midnight. On busy days, when there are not enough squid to sell, the family's income is still 1 million VND/night. Photo: QA |
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| March and April are the months when fishermen catch a lot of squid. By June and July, flashing squid will become rarer and more expensive, so everyone takes the opportunity to enjoy it. Photo: QA |
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| Due to the large number of buyers, flashing ink, despite its high price, is always "sold out". Photo: QA |
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| The squid is still fresh, so it is often bought by locals and tourists to process and enjoy immediately. This is a specialty dish that cannot be missed when visiting the coastal city of Cua Lo. Photo: PV |
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