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The more sunny it is, the more people have to rush to the field, that is sedge farming. Under the hot sun of 38-41 degrees Celsius, farmers in the sedge barn in Quang Phuc commune (Quang Xuong district, Thanh Hoa province) "beam" to harvest.
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The sedge field in Quang Phuc commune, Quang Xuong district, Thanh Hoa province |
The sedge is planted in the second and third lunar month, the lifespan of each litter can last up to 2 years. Each year, the peak of sedge harvest takes place from April-May to September-October. After cutting, the sedge will be gathered into bundles, then shaken and picked up grass, garbage, and damaged fibers. Then split into small fibers, dry, then continue to shake. Drying is the most important stage, because just encountering rain or lack of sunshine will cause the sedge fiber to fail to reach maturity and reduce its value. Therefore, the more sunny it is, the more farmers have to rush to the fields. Every day, 3 people work hard to harvest 5 pole of sedge.
The sedge is classified into 3 types, the type over 1,65m is used for weaving mats of type 1 or for export, the average type is 1,5m to 1,6m long for weaving individual mats, the rest will be made of handicraft products such as hats, baskets, bags, etc.
Mr. Nguyen Huu Ninh (Ngoc Nhi village, Quang Phuc commune) shared that the sedge profession is no different from the salt industry. Because of so much work, now young people refuse to work, only middle-aged people and old people try to follow the profession. This year, the output of sedge is not high, and the price is low. If in previous years the price of sedge was from 1,4-1,5 million VND/quintal, this year it is only 1-1,2 million VND/quintal. The main export markets of sedge to Russia and China are facing difficulties.
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To reduce the heat, farmers use tarps to stretch at work sites |
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The cutting of sedge is usually done by women |
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Carefully select beautiful sedge fibers, remove damaged and bad fibers |
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The sedge is dried right in the field, the collector must cover it to avoid the hot sun |
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After cutting, the sedge will be washed and bundled into bundles |
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After drying, the sedge continues to be rinsed and cleaned again |
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Darkened because "sun beam" makes sedge |
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Chopping sedge right in the field |
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Mr. Nguyen Huu Ninh, Ngoc Nhi village (Quang Phuc commune) in his sedge field |
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The papyrus' moment of rest |
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The simple joy of a papyrus |
