Bustling Cua Hoi during herring fishing season
(Baonghean.vn) - At nearly 5 a.m., when the eastern horizon begins to turn pink, motorized basket boats flock to Cua Hoi beach with loads of fresh herring after a night of fishing.
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| From 5 to 7 a.m. at Cua Hoi, when the sun has just risen above the sea, dozens of herring fishing boats come ashore one after another. Photo: Ho Chien |
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| Cua Hoi enters the herring fishing season in late March and early April every year. The fishermen's main means of fishing are motorized basket boats. Photo: Ho Chien |
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| The boat returned, each fishing net was pulled up by the fishermen, bringing with it the results of a successful night of fishing. Photo: Ho Chien |
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| As a specialty of Cua Lo and Cua Hoi sea, herring is not only used fresh but also processed into many famous fish sauce and dried products. Photo: Ho Chien |
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| Smiles flicker on the lips of women waiting for fishing boats to come ashore because today is a bountiful day. Photo: Ho Chien |
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| In addition to herring, fishermen also catch some other special seafood such as shrimp, crab, and crab even though they are caught close to shore. Photo: Ho Chien |
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| Herrings are sorted and sold right on the beach. Photo: Ho Chien |
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| At the end of a night of fishing, the round basket boats are brought ashore to rest on the fine sand. Photo: Ho Chien |
