Discovering fishing village culture in Ha Long
Ha Long is famous for not only its beautiful natural scenery but also cultural
values that are hidden inside each custom, each traditional festival, and each
generation here. Among them, the beauty of fishing village culture in Ha Long
has left such a deep impression on many visitors that those who have the
opportunity to discover that unique culture will never forget.
If you visit fishing villages in Ha Long such as Cua Van, Vung Vieng or Ba
Hang, you will see a rustic, homely and peaceful life of fishermen here.
Although the life is still hard and lacking, the beauty’s traditional culture of
the fishing villages always exists in their daily life.
Fishing is a cultural characteristic of Ha Long as well as many other sea
areas, it attaches to many festivals, traditional rituals such as worshiping fish
or worshiping the sea god.
When discovering the unique culture of Ha Long fishermen, you can have a
chance to know more about boats drifting on the bay as well as the peaceful
life of fishermen. The spiritual life of fishermen is very diverse. They often
express their heart through songs that show the beauty of fishing village
culture. Drowning into these melodies, you will suddenly realize how tranquil
your soul is, a strange feeling that you can’t describe with words slowly flows
into you and makes you want to live in these angelic melodies forever.
Besides, you can make friend with fishermen, talk and share with them life
stories as well as enjoy simple meals together. Then, they will show you how
to row the boat and spread the fishing net. You also experience squid fishing
at night and I’m sure that you will get excited about it.