Coconut shelling - a "hot" job that earns millions every day near Tet
(Baonghean.vn) - Worried about the situation of dirty food flooding the market, families now tend to buy coconuts to make their own jam for Tet. For convenience and to reduce processing time, the coconut shelling profession has been born, which is very "hot" in the days before Tet.
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| At this time, walking around large and small markets in Vinh City, it is not difficult to see the bustling atmosphere of people sitting and peeling coconut shells. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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| According to Ms. Trinh Thi Tuyet - a long-time coconut seller at Vinh market: "Due to the situation of dirty food flooding the market, in recent years, families have tended to buy coconuts to make jam themselves. The time near Tet is the time when many families make coconut jam, so it is very crowded and they cannot make enough to sell." Photo: Diep Phuong |
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| Every day, Tuyet and her husband can peel more than 300 fruits, at a price of 3,000 VND/fruit, earning millions of dong. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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| To quickly peel the coconut shell without breaking the fruit, you need sharp knives, strong hands and carefulness. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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| In addition to peeling the shell, many traders also shred and sell coconut water to earn extra income. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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| On the sidewalks, shelled coconuts are also sold in abundance. Photo: Diep Phuong |
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| A coconut stall at Quan Lau market - Vinh city. Photo: Diep Phuong |