Unique fishing competition in Western Nghe An

Nguyen - Nhat Thanh Books DNUM_CEZADZCACE 15:44

(Baonghean.vn) - On March 24, in Chau Kim commune (Que Phong), the first fishing contest in 2024 took place. This is an activity to maintain and develop the local fishing profession as well as contribute to enriching the activities in the Nine-Room Temple Festival in 2024.

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Chau Kim commune's fishing contest took place at Ta Tao wharf - one of the places where fishing in all forms is prohibited in the commune. Photo: Sach Nguyen
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The competition was attended by 6 fishermen from 6 villages in the commune. Photo: Nhat Thanh
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The fisherman's tool is a net with an iron chain around the mouth, weighing about 10kg. Photo: Sach Nguyen
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To cast the net far and wide, requires a strong arm and good health. Photo: Nhat Thanh
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A fisherman's "choreography" of casting a net. Photo: Sach Nguyen
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"Water flowers" are created from each cast of the net. Photo: Nhat Thanh
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The joy of a fisherman when he catches a fish. Photo: Nguyen Book
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With a catch of 2.3kg of fish, Mr. Lo Van Hoa in Khoang Do village won the first prize of the contest. Photo: Sach Nguyen
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The organizers awarded prizes to the fishermen. Through the fishing contest, the Chau Kim commune government called on all local people to actively join hands to protect aquatic resources. Photo: Nhat Thanh

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