After the rain, Nghe An people invite each other to collect 'sea blessings'
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of September 26, hundreds of people gathered at the beach of Quynh Phuong ward (Hoang Mai town) to collect tons of clams that had washed ashore after the recent heavy rain.
Video: People eagerly go to collect "sea luck" |
![]() |
Hearing that there were clams washed ashore in Quynh Phuong sea area, this morning (September 26), people from coastal communes in Hoang Mai and Quynh Luu towns were present to collect the "blessings of the sea". Photo: Viet Hung |
![]() |
This is a type of clam that is very rare to catch, however, due to the impact of storm No. 6, the waves have washed them to the shore. People bring tools to wade into the sea to collect clams. Photo: Viet Hung |
![]() |
With a net attached around the net, after about 5-10 minutes, people have scooped up dozens of kilograms of sea clams. Photo: Viet Hung |
![]() |
Clams were brought ashore for sorting. According to the locals, this type of clam has not appeared for nearly 10 years and luckily they washed ashore so it was easy for them to catch them. Photo: Viet Hung |
![]() |
According to market prices, small clams of this type are sold for 20,000 - 30,000 VND/kg. For large clams, the price can be double. Photo: Viet Hung |
![]() |
After catching the lucky ones, people quickly put them in bags to continue going to the sea to "catch the lucky ones". According to observations, after about a session of catching lucky ones, some households collected hundreds of tons of clams, earning 2-3 million VND. Many people brought their whole vehicles out to carry the clams home. Photo: Viet Hung |
![]() |
As of 11am today (September 26), people were still gathering at Quynh Phuong beach to hunt for sea clams. However, to prevent and combat the Covid-19 epidemic, people need to ensure regulations such as wearing masks and keeping distance. Photo: Viet Hung |