The Tan An ancient fishing village has been nestled at the foot of Son Tra Peninsula since 1740 when the ancestors under King Le Hien Tong traveled long distances to reclaim land and chose a place that could both withstand storms and be rich in seafood resources for settling down their lives. During the reign of King Thanh Thai (1889), the village was renamed Tan Thai. At the end of the 20th century, Tan Thai merged with Co Man to form Man Thai Ward in Son Tra District.

In the process of the city’s development, like many other fishing villages along the coast, the people of Man Thai voluntarily earmarked the coastal strip where their homes and a bustling wharf were existed for a long time for the building of the Son Tra - Dien Dien large route. The Man Thai people have strived to restore the life of the traditional fishing village.

Let’s admire some stunning photos highlighting of the preservation of the aforementioned ancient fishing village, all of which were taken by photographer Nguyen Quang, a dweller in the Man Thai village prior to the COVID-19 appearance.

Pulling nets at Man Thai beach at dawn.

The Man Thai people have a tradition of pounding pine bark to dye the net

Mr. Pham Van Lien ties a wooden buoy to the net. The fishing craft in Man Thai has followed by many generations.

The Man Thai people apply the oil of dipterocarpaceae onto the boat's hull.

Women are keen on netting.

Elderly women use red silk rope to rub cow dung into baskets, according to the traditional method, so that when the oil is applied, the basket's shell can be tight and not leak.

Recreating the scene of the people of Man Thai fishing village bringing pairs of gourds containing fish sauce to Hoi An for sale.

The rituals of worship and thanksgiving are recreated and maintained by the people of Man Thai village over historical periods.

Reporting by DNO – Translating by A. THU