Tuesday, 12:49, 07/04/2026

Simple beauty of life at dawn in Ly Son port

VOV.VN - At dawn at Ly Son port in Quang Ngai province, central Vietnam, fishing boats return one after another, their holds full after a night at sea, while family members help unload the catch, their voices and laughter easing the fatigue of a long journey.

simple beauty of life at dawn in ly son port picture 1 — Under the morning light at this island outpost, life on Ly Son unfolds day after day with quiet resilience. For local fishermen, going to sea is not only a livelihood, but also a way to protect fishing grounds and help affirm Vietnam’s sovereignty over its sea and islands.

simple beauty of life at dawn in ly son port picture 2 — The early morning light spreads across Ly Son Island, illuminating sun-tanned faces and weathered hands shaped by the sea.

simple beauty of life at dawn in ly son port picture 3 — Each catch is a source of income and a reflection of experience and trust in the sea.

simple beauty of life at dawn in ly son port picture 4 — Fishermen bring anchovies ashore

simple beauty of life at dawn in ly son port picture 5 — Anchovies are brought ashore to be sold to traders

simple beauty of life at dawn in ly son port picture 6 — Fresh anchovies

simple beauty of life at dawn in ly son port picture 7 — Traders come to the port to buy anchovies.

simple beauty of life at dawn in ly son port picture 8 — A good catch brings a good price

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simple beauty of life at dawn in ly son port picture 10 — Boats crowd the harbour. Others prepare to set out, refuelling and checking their gear for a new voyage

simple beauty of life at dawn in ly son port picture 11 — A smile from a Ly Son fisherman

simple beauty of life at dawn in ly son port picture 12 — Seafood is transported from Ly Son port to customers

simple beauty of life at dawn in ly son port picture 13 — A haul of more than one tonne of anchovies is brought ashore

simple beauty of life at dawn in ly son port picture 14 — Morning on the island

simple beauty of life at dawn in ly son port picture 15 — Freshly caught fish by Ly Son fishermen

simple beauty of life at dawn in ly son port picture 16 — Seafood is packed into small bags for delivery to buyers.

simple beauty of life at dawn in ly son port picture 17 — Morning bustle at Ly Son port

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simple beauty of life at dawn in ly son port picture 19 — Fishing boats arrive at Ly Son port with seafood for sale

simple beauty of life at dawn in ly son port picture 20 — Ly Son residents pack seafood into boxes to send to the mainland

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