Plastic waste is overflowing at carp release points in Vinh City.
(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, many people released carp to bid farewell to the Kitchen God. However, after releasing the fish, people carelessly threw away the plastic bags, and in some cases, the fish were caught again with nets immediately after being released.
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| According to Vietnamese tradition, the Kitchen God rides a carp to Heaven to report to the Jade Emperor about the family's situation over the past year. Therefore, every year on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, people go to ponds, lakes, and rivers to release carp. In the photo: People in Vinh City release carp on the Lam River at noon on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month. Photo: Nguyen Chau |
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| The custom of releasing carp is a beautiful tradition in Vietnamese culture, symbolizing wishes for peace and good fortune in the new year. Photo: Nguyen Chau |
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| However, the fish release points are severely polluted and overflowing with garbage. In the photo: a polluted and unsightly fish release point along the Hung Hoa dike. Photo: Nguyen Chau |
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| Although trash bins have been provided for people to dispose of plastic bags after releasing fish, their capacity is insufficient to handle the enormous amount of plastic waste. Photo: Nguyen Chau |
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| People even casually burn trash right on the banks of the Lam River, causing severe pollution. Photo: Nguyen Chau |
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| A similar situation occurred at Cua Tien Bridge, where people "threw" carp from the bridge and casually left the plastic bags on the bridge railing. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| Many people release fish, but they also conveniently throw the plastic bags into the Vinh River. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| As a result, the Vinh River in the area of Cua Tien Bridge is "floating" with garbage. Photo: Nguyen Chau |
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| In addition, after people release carp, many others immediately wait to catch them again. This situation has been occurring for many years, causing considerable frustration among the people. Photo: Hai Vuong |
