Mussel digging at the foot of the hydroelectric dam in the upper reaches of the Ca River

(Baonghean.vn) - From early morning, take advantage of the time when mgulp of waterCa xu RivertubethhamletBecause Khe Bo hydroelectric plant is blocking the water, people living near this area invite each other to go down to the river to sift for mussels.

Every year in mid-June and July, people living along the Ca River in Tam Quang Commune, Tuong Duong District invite each other to go down to the river to sift mussels.

From early morning, when the hydroelectric plant stops the water and the river dries up, people gather to sift mussels.

Some people use their hands to scoop the mussels into the basket, others use their own plastic basket to scoop the mussels into the sieve.

People mainly use plastic sieves to sift mussels.

Mussel screening is a long-standing job of the local people.

After screening, everyone must classify very carefully.

The job requires meticulousness and diligence.

What is special is that although it is in the mountainous area, the daily work is usually done by people from the lowlands who migrated here. Occasionally, a Thai woman participates.

There are children following their mothers to winnow mussels from early morning.

Sifting mussels is not difficult but very time consuming.

Growing mussels in the mountains is much more difficult than in the plains.

When the sun rises over the mountain top, it is time for people to go home.

Basically, catching mussels is to improve meals, but if anyone needs it, they can still buy it.

Ho Phuong