(Baonghean.vn) - On the last day of the year, Quynh Lap fishermen had a big success in the anchovy season. Throughout the harbor and villages, fishermen were excited to dry, collect and sell fish, warming the hearts of tourists...
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| Quynh Lap is a commune in the northern tip of Hoang Mai town, Nghe An province. Nature has favored many beautiful landscapes but also faced great difficulties in economic development because of the small, barren land, lack of water, and many rocky mountains. In such difficulties, the seafaring profession has brought prosperity to fishermen. Coming to Quynh Lap at the end of the year, fish on the wharf and under the boat, a picture of prosperity that few places have. |
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| Spread across the harbor are images of people drying anchovies. |
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| People dry the fish, turning them carefully, one by one. The cool sunshine of the last day of the year makes the fish re-seed. They only need to dry for two days before selling them to traders. Each kilogram of sown anchovies can be sold for 60-65 thousand VND. |
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| The entire village of Quynh Lap is filled with baskets and trays of fish. After drying, the fish will be exported to China. Many boat owners on the last trip made a big profit, such as Mr. Dau Dinh Huu's boat in Hop Tien hamlet, which caught 15 tons, and Mr. Hoang Van Sy's boat, also in Hop Tien hamlet, which caught 18 tons. The boats returned to sell fresh fish for 15 million VND/ton, averaging nearly 300 million VND per trip. |
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| Anchovies are also called trong, caught by fishermen on Bach Long Vy island. They are big and have a good price. |
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| The locals said that the monsoon is coming so the boats will rest for a few days and will set sail again tomorrow, the first day of the new year. Currently, Quynh Lap has more than 100 boats specializing in anchovy fishing, each trip takes 3-4 days to return. |
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| The crew prepares fishing gear for a new trip. |
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| Quynh Lap's marine industry is currently the highest-income industry, creating direct jobs for more than 1,500 workers. In 2016, Quynh Lap's seafood output was 35,560 tons. |
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