Thien Cam Seafood Market

Thien Cam Beach has long been famous for its long , fine sandy beach and many kinds of fresh seafood. But many visitors from afar don't know that right next to Thien Cam there is also an early morning fish market, which is very interesting for those who like to explore .

That's Cam Nhuong fish market, also known as Con Go fish market, located in Cam Nhuong commune (Cam Xuyen district, Ha Tinh province). From Thien Cam tourist area (Thien Cam town, Cam Xuyen district), continue along the coast for 1 km to the sand dunes along the breakwater and you will find the fish market.

According to records, this fishing port is associated with the land name Nhượng Bạn (land that was ceded), which has existed for hundreds of years. In 1956, it was named Cẩm Nhượng commune.

The Cam Nhuong fish market opens before dawn. PHOTO: LUU QUANG PHO

Every day, around 4 a.m., hundreds of fishing boats from Cam Nhuong commune and surrounding areas flock to this location to sell their freshly caught fish from the night before. Each trading session sees several tons of fish traded, creating a vibrant, visually stunning atmosphere steeped in the culture of the coastal villagers.

Working at the fish market is hard work. Seafood from the boats has to be transferred to the shore in woven baskets. Sellers and buyers hurriedly exchange money and goods, then transport them to retail markets. On rainy days, the "trading" activities of the people at the fish market are quite arduous. In the intermittent rain, the "merchants" wear hats and boots as they rush to buy and sell, yet joy still shines in their eyes.

Let me share a few photos about the activities of the people at the fish market.

A LED flashlight for nighttime use is also worn around his neck. PHOTO: LUU QUANG PHO

Waking up at dawn, the women are used to feeling sleepy. PHOTO: LUU QUANG PHO

Most of the buyers and sellers at the market are women. PHOTO: LUU QUANG PHO

Besides raincoats, the women wore waterproof pants and boots to work in the rain. PHOTO: LUU QUANG PHO

Wearing a raincoat and carrying heavy loads along the uneven embankment is not easy. PHOTO: LUU QUANG PHO

Small traders wash the shrimp and fish they just bought before taking them to sell retail. PHOTO: LUU QUANG PHO

Their documents and money were soaked by the rain. PHOTO: LUU QUANG PHO

Baskets of aquatic plants used as feed for shrimp and crabs cost 5,000 VND/kg, the cheapest item at the market. PHOTO: LUU QUANG PHO

Mrs. Nguyen Thi Khuong (77 years old, residing in Xuan Nam village, Cam Nhuong commune) goes to the market every day to buy fish to make fish sauce for sale. PHOTO: LUU QUANG PHO

Luu Quang Pho

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/cho-ca-bien-thien-cam-185240820202122613.htm