Tac Cau pineapple cluster in the sweet season

In the middle of May, with its slightly humid sunshine, the vibrant sky, and the earthy scent rising after the first rains of the season, the pineapple harvest begins in Tac Cau, an island located between the Cai Lon and Cai Be rivers in Chau Thanh district, Kien Giang province. From May to June, throughout Binh An commune – considered the pineapple capital of the Mekong Delta – farmers are busy harvesting, the large, plump pineapples considered a gift from nature. Without the noise and hustle of machinery, the pineapple season here is quiet and simple, just like the people who live there.

In the scorching sun of the early rainy season, I arrived at Tac Cau before dawn. The wind from the Cai Lon River carried moisture, making the morning air even more pleasant. Silently, I followed the farmers through the long rows of pineapple plants, documenting their harvesting journey – a series of quiet yet resilient labors, much like the enduring vitality of the Tac Cau pineapple plants throughout generations.

The pineapple plants have sharp thorns, so thick boots and gloves must be worn for protection when harvesting them.

After harvesting, the pineapples are transported by boat from the field to the front of the house.

The pineapples are sorted and ready to be transported everywhere, from the Mekong Delta to the bustling streets of Saigon.

Besides selling fresh fruit, local people have also cleverly created many eye-catching products such as: dried pineapple, pineapple juice, pineapple-shaped cakes, pineapple-based food coloring, etc.

Performed by Hoai Nam

Source: https://baocamau.vn/khom-tac-cau-mua-gai-ngot-a39300.html