The beauty of a new day at Phan Thiet fishing port.

As the first rays of dawn appear on the horizon, Phan Thiet fishing port (Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province) begins to bustle with activity amidst the salty air of the sea.

Against the backdrop of the fading night sky, fishing boats lined up to enter the harbor, carrying catches of fresh seafood just harvested from the open sea.

Every morning at the harbor is a vibrant symphony of life, where the rhythm of the sea blends with the industriousness of the people of the coastal region.

VIDEO : Early morning at Phan Thiet fishing port

Located right at the mouth of the sea, bordering the picturesque Ca Ty River, Phan Thiet fishing port is not only a safe anchorage for hundreds of boats after their voyages at sea, but also one of the most famous fish markets in the South Central coastal region.

Around 5 a.m., on the Phan Thiet harbor, the sound of fishing boat engines, the lively laughter and chatter of fishermen, the shouts of traders, and the lapping of water against the boats create a bustling, never-ending scene.

A bustling scene at Phan Thiet fishing port.

The ships, covered in salty dust after a night at sea, docked one by one, silently but hurriedly.

The strong arms of these men, accustomed to the rough seas, swiftly pulled baskets of fish, barrels of squid, and crates of crabs ashore.

The scene of boats and ships moving about on the docks flows smoothly like an assembly line, a skill that has been perfected for generations.

Fishermen remove fish after a successful net haul.

Baskets overflowing with seafood—mackerel, tuna, anchovies, squid, and shrimp—are quickly unloaded and immediately transported to the wholesale market near the port. Each type of seafood is sorted, weighed, and sold amidst the lively calls of vendors and the careful, discerning eyes of the buyers.

On the docks, small traders, wearing conical hats and carrying large plastic baskets, wade through puddles of salty water, busily buying goods, haggling, and selecting the freshest fish and squid that glisten with a silvery sheen in the early morning sun.

The atmosphere at the fish market is like a daily festival – noisy, lively, yet orderly.

These women are sorting seafood before handing it over to traders.

In one corner of the harbor, other fishermen were preparing for a new fishing trip. Some were checking their nets, others were mending torn nets after a long night of fishing. A group of people were tying ice, food, and fuel onto their boats.

Although the weather was still chilly, beads of sweat dotted their foreheads. But everyone wore a hopeful expression, because the sea not only provided them with a livelihood but also offered them faith in a future of abundance.

Prepare ice, fishing gear, and nets before heading out to sea.

Arriving at Phan Thiet fishing port, one can easily notice the हल्का fishy smell, the pungent odor of engine oil, mixed with the aroma of roadside filter coffee, creating a very unique flavor of Phan Thiet – a smell found only in places with a long history of connection to the sea.

Fresh seafood is on display at the Phan Thiet fishing port market.

Phan Thiet fishing port is not only a place for trading goods, but also a unique cultural space for fishermen in the South Central coastal region.

The lively conversations, the bursts of laughter, the words of advice exchanged between fishermen – all combine to create a vibrant, authentic, and deeply personal picture of everyday life.

Here, every morning is filled with vibrant music, marking the beginning of a day of enthusiastic work.

Baskets of fresh fish

The sun gradually rose higher, painting the fishing harbor golden. The boats silently cut through the waves, heading out to sea amidst farewells and the watchful eyes of those left behind.

The cycle of livelihood continues, simple, enduring, yet full of vitality. Phan Thiet – where the sea is not just the sea, but also life, the very blood and flesh of generations of people here.

Phan Thiet – where the sea is not just the sea, but also the lifeblood and flesh of generations of people here.

And amidst the hustle and bustle of that morning at the fishing port, one comes to understand that the sea is not only generous, but also a place that nurtures the soul, preserving the values ​​of hard work and the heartfelt human connection at the forefront of the waves.

TIEN THANG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/ve-dep-ngay-moi-o-cang-ca-phan-thiet-post799553.html