A day of Tan Thang’s fishermen
By Kim Ngan {authorlink}
Tan Thang, a tranquil fishing village in Ham Tan District, Binh Thuan Province, has a history spanning 300 years. With more than 10,000 residents across 2,400 households, many are fishermen whose ancestors migrated from the north-central province of Quang Tri before 1975. Let’s dive into the rhythms of their daily lives in this peaceful fishing haven.
Basket boats are also a common sight hereThe day sets sail at 3 a.m.A quick onboard breakfast sets the paceFisherman Tran Duc Quang, a skilled diver, spends hours underwater catching fishFisherman Tran Duc Quang, a skilled diver, spends hours underwater catching fishFresh catches of fish and seafood are prepped for saleFresh catches of fish and seafood are prepped for saleFresh catches of fish and seafood are prepped for saleAfter a day’s hard work, a moment of relaxation for the fishermenCleaning fishing gear and mending nets are routine tasks post-sea voyageCleaning fishing gear and mending nets are routine tasks post-sea voyageA picturesque view of Tan Thang’s fishing villageA young child following in his father’s footsteps for the future
