19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Traditional Fishing

Rớ Chồ is a traditional fishing way of fishermen on Thu Bồn river of Hội An ancient town, Quang Nam province, Vietnam. This work takes place during the dry season, from January to August. A night of work begins from sunset to sunrise next morning. They sleep, wake up, work and repeat several times each night. For a night of work, they earn only US$ 9 in wages.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2018
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Quang Nam province, Vietnam
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Copyright: © Tran Tuan Viet