Cua Hoi Port is full of fresh mackerel, fish... in the morning
(Baonghean.vn) - The April 30 - May 1 holiday is approaching, traders and restaurant owners are gathering large quantities of seafood to prepare for the tourist season. At Cua Hoi, mackerel, fish, squid... are arriving in abundance, fresh and delicious.
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From early morning, Cua Hoi fishing port, Nghi Hai ward, Cua Lo town has become crowded and bustling. Every time a boat returns to the port, hundreds of traders gather to buy fresh seafood. Photo: Nguyen Chau |
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Inside the port area, the walkways are packed with people, the sound of laughter and bargaining is bustling throughout the area every morning. Photo: Nguyen Chau |
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It is currently the peak season for seafood collection because the April 30 - May 1 holiday is approaching, so each seafood stall attracts a lot of buyers, everyone wants to come early to buy the freshest seafood. Photo: Nguyen Chau |
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Mackerel is one of the most famous products in Cua Lo town, so all the mackerel arriving at the port are bought by traders. Photo: Nguyen Chau |
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Currently, the price of fresh mackerel at the port ranges from 130,000 - 140,000 VND/kg and is always "out of stock". Photo: Nguyen Chau |
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Ms. Phuong, a trader in Cua Lo town, excitedly said: "I went to the port at 4:30 a.m. to wait for the boat to return. Luckily, I was able to buy a batch of fresh fish at a reasonable price. Many people who came late had difficulty buying grade 1 seafood..." In the photo: Fresh fish caught far from shore are currently priced at 70,000 VND/kg. Photo: Nguyen Chau |
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Mr. Minh, the owner of a seafood restaurant in Cua Lo Town, said: "During the holidays, we import 300-500 kg of seafood every day. We go all the way to the port to buy seafood because it is always guaranteed to be fresh and delicious, and the price is much cheaper than buying at other places...." Photo: Nguyen Chau |
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Currently, seafood prices have increased by 20-30% compared to a week ago, however, most seafood is consumed quickly. In the photo: Fresh squid selling points attract many traders to view the goods and bargain. Photo: Nguyen Chau |
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Boiled fresh cuttlefish is also one of the most popular seafood sold at Cua Hoi port, priced at only 100,000 VND/kg. Photo: Nguyen Chau |
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After collecting enough goods, traders quickly transport them to markets for consumption or to warehouses to stock up for the upcoming holidays. Photo: Nguyen Chau |
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Cua Lo seafood has long been famous for its freshness and reasonable prices, promising to bring wonderful culinary experiences to visitors when they come to the coastal city this year. Photo: Nguyen Chau |