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Despite the growing presence of modern industrial life, local fishermen continue to make their living at sea, preserving the traditions and spirit of the longstanding fishing village. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Despite the growing presence of modern industrial life, local fishermen continue to make their living at sea, preserving the traditions and spirit of the longstanding fishing village. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Generations of residents have relied on fishing, harvesting seafood both in coastal waters and offshore. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Generations of residents have relied on fishing, harvesting seafood both in coastal waters and offshore. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Before the first light of dawn reaches the horizon, Vinh Tan fishing port is already bustling with buyers and sellers. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Before the first light of dawn reaches the horizon, Vinh Tan fishing port is already bustling with buyers and sellers. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Boats arrive one after another, cutting through the waves and bringing in the salty scent and “gifts of the sea.” (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Boats arrive one after another, cutting through the waves and bringing in the salty scent and “gifts of the sea.” (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Rudimentary wooden boats, rowed by hand, continue to battle the waves to bring their catch ashore. At times, rough seas overturn the boats, sending trays of fish and squid back into the ocean. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Rudimentary wooden boats, rowed by hand, continue to battle the waves to bring their catch ashore. At times, rough seas overturn the boats, sending trays of fish and squid back into the ocean. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Basket boats and wooden boats reach the shore to the delight of local fishermen. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Basket boats and wooden boats reach the shore to the delight of local fishermen. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Free of crowds and heated exchanges, trading at Vinh Tan fishing port reflects the simple, down-to-earth character of people in central Vietnam. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Free of crowds and heated exchanges, trading at Vinh Tan fishing port reflects the simple, down-to-earth character of people in central Vietnam. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Traders and fishermen exchange friendly words and warm smiles, reflecting the deep bond between local communities and the sea. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Traders and fishermen exchange friendly words and warm smiles, reflecting the deep bond between local communities and the sea. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Boat storage areas packed with “gifts of the sea” are unloaded into round baskets and plastic trays for sorting and distribution right on the beach. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Boat storage areas packed with “gifts of the sea” are unloaded into round baskets and plastic trays for sorting and distribution right on the beach. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
After each trip, fishermen busily mend their nets in preparation for their next journey to sea. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
After each trip, fishermen busily mend their nets in preparation for their next journey to sea. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
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Traditional Vinh Tan fishing village: “The salty taste of the sea” amid modernity

Located along the coastline between former Binh Thuan and Ninh Thuan provinces, Vinh Tan fishing village in Vinh Hao commune of Lam Dong province preserves the vibrant character of a centuries-old fishing community.

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