Women at Cua Sot Fishing Port

In the early morning, at Cua Sot Fishing Port, Thach Kim Commune, Loc Ha District (Ha Tinh), the women are quick to collect baskets of fresh fish and shrimp to maintain the morning market. They are "shadows of roses" tinged with the salty taste of the sea, and are diligent in order to feed their families.

The work of women who make their living at Cua Sot Fishing Port.
The work of women who make their living at Cua Sot Fishing Port.

Fishing port at dawn.

The hard life is tinged with the salty taste of the sea.

In order to get a basket of fresh fish ...

…sometimes they have to "fight" fiercely.

Buying and selling seafood at Cua Sot Fishing Port.

Quick travel to the market.

The fresh mackerel were brought to the market by women.

The fish are fragrantly grilled in a corner of the market.

Despite struggling to make a living, the women who work at Cua Sot Fishing Port are still optimistic.