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A farmer digs a reservoir to store seawater channelled inland from the coast. (Photo: VNA)
A farmer digs a reservoir to store seawater channelled inland from the coast. (Photo: VNA)
Salt crystals begin to form on the surface of the evaporation pans. (Photo: VNA)
Salt crystals begin to form on the surface of the evaporation pans. (Photo: VNA)
Farmers channel seawater into filtration ponds. (Photo: VNA)
Farmers channel seawater into filtration ponds. (Photo: VNA)
The salt-making season usually begins in March and reaches its peak in May and June. (Photo: VNA)
The salt-making season usually begins in March and reaches its peak in May and June. (Photo: VNA)
Baskets of freshly harvested salt are lined up in neat rows. (Photo: VNA)
Baskets of freshly harvested salt are lined up in neat rows. (Photo: VNA)
Despite modest earnings, the people of Chau Ha remain dedicated to preserving their traditional salt-making craft. (Photo: VNA)
Despite modest earnings, the people of Chau Ha remain dedicated to preserving their traditional salt-making craft. (Photo: VNA)
Farmers transport harvested salt from the salt fields to collection points. (Photo: VNA)
Farmers transport harvested salt from the salt fields to collection points. (Photo: VNA)
Farmers carry salt from the production site back to their homes. (Photo: VNA)
Farmers carry salt from the production site back to their homes. (Photo: VNA)
Salt farmers use rakes to gather salt from the evaporation pans. (Photo: VNA)
Salt farmers use rakes to gather salt from the evaporation pans. (Photo: VNA)
Salt farmers work tirelessly to harvest salt despite the sweltering summer heat. (Photo: VNA)
Salt farmers work tirelessly to harvest salt despite the sweltering summer heat. (Photo: VNA)
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Salt farmers endure the heat to preserve timeless craft

Beneath the blazing summer sun, salt farmers in Chau Ha, Mai Phu commune of Ha Tinh province, toil from dawn until dusk to harvest pure white sea salt. Despite the relentless heat, modest incomes and the uncertainty facing this time-honoured craft, they remain steadfast in preserving one of Vietnam’s oldest coastal traditions.

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