Unique sea market in Ha Tinh, buyers and sellers meet in the dark, turn on flashlights to choose ink, count money

As night falls, hundreds of locals and tourists flock to the seafood market on Ky Ninh beach (Ky Anh town, Ha Tinh province), eagerly awaiting the return of the fishermen's squid fishing boats.

As night falls, hundreds of locals and tourists flock to Ky Ninh beach (Ky Anh town, Ha Tinh province), eagerly awaiting the return of the fishermen's squid fishing boats.

After settling down at sea, hundreds of lights on the squid fishing boats flash like a city on the water in Ky Ninh commune, Ky Anh town, Ha Tinh province.

Between 10 PM and midnight, squid fishing boats from Ky Ninh commune, Ky Anh town, Ha Tinh province, dock at the port.

On the shore, the women and mothers waited to receive the fruits of the labor of the men in their families.

There are no tables or chairs, no electric lights; the only thing here is fresh squid. Headlamps are attached to the vendors' heads, used both to illuminate the area for customers to choose squid and to create an effect that makes the squid glisten more.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hue (Tien Thang village, Ky Ninh commune) said: "The squid fishing season for local people is from April to August every year."

This is the fishing season, so locals usually fish using seine nets and direct-line fishing. The fishing area is only about 5km from the coast.

With fresh squid prices ranging from 150,000 to 350,000 VND/kg, and under favorable weather conditions, our boat can earn an average of 3-5 million VND per night."

The flickering flashlights and phone lights in the darkness, along with the sounds of laughter and bargaining, create a lively atmosphere along the beach, giving a rather interesting characteristic to the "sea market" selling fresh squid in Ky Ninh commune, Ky Anh town, Ha Tinh province.

Although the squid boats arrived very late, a large crowd of people still waited at the seafood market by the water's edge to buy trays of fresh squid...

...and enjoy the lively atmosphere at the market.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Khanh Huyen (Ky Tan commune, Ky Anh district, Ha Tinh province) said: "For several consecutive days, my family has been going down to Ky Ninh seafood market to wait for the boats to buy squid. Although the boats arrive quite late, we get to buy fresh seafood and enjoy the cheerful atmosphere with everyone, which I really like..."

A unique night market in Ky Ninh commune, Ky Anh town, Ha Tinh province, sells only one type of seafood: squid. (Clip: Ha Tinh Newspaper)

When buying squid at Ky Ninh seafood market, many young people also bring their own spices to enjoy fresh squid right on the beach.

"After the Ky Ninh beach square came into operation, it became an ideal place for people to come and have fun, swim in the sea, and buy seafood. Recently, during the squid season, there have been many people going to the beach at night and early in the morning to buy seafood from fishermen who have just returned from their catch. The squid production from April to now in the commune has reached more than 50 tons, bringing a considerable income to the local fishermen...", said Mr. Tran Ngoc Phu - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ky Ninh commune, Ky Anh town, Ha Tinh province.

As night falls, hundreds of locals and tourists flock to the seafood market on Ky Ninh beach (Ky Anh town, Ha Tinh province), eagerly awaiting the return of the fishermen's squid fishing boats.

As night falls, hundreds of locals and tourists flock to Ky Ninh beach (Ky Anh town, Ha Tinh province), eagerly awaiting the return of the fishermen's squid fishing boats.

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