The rhythm of the sea at Hon Ro

The people of Hon Ro fishing port area (Nam Nha Trang ward, Khanh Hoa province) have long lived by the sea. The men often spend many days at sea, on offshore fishing trips. When the boats return, they bring back torn nets that have snagged on underwater rocks and coral, or fishing lines that have deteriorated after prolonged use.

On shore, the women are busy mending nets – a seemingly easy job, but one that requires keen eyesight, skillful hands, and patience. They sit by the beach, sewing each mesh of the nets in preparation for the next fishing trip.

The needlework of mothers and sisters continues through generations, like a net binding together the livelihoods of the Hon Ro fishing village.

The craft has no formal schools; it is passed down solely through observation and hands-on instruction.

After each fishing trip, the fishermen's nets are often torn due to getting caught on underwater rocks, so the boat owners hire workers to mend the nets in preparation for the next trip.

This is relatively easy work, not dependent on the weather, and women can do it in their free time.

The scenery at Hon Ro is stunning as we head out to sea.

Most of the people in Hon Ro are fishermen.

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