Hung Yen province is well -known for not only sweet longan fruits but also for its traditional job of weaving fish pots.


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People in Thu Sy commune have pursued this job for generations. 




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This is a major source of income made in their free time. 




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Weaving fish-pots requires skills and a meticulous manner, but here, young and old alike, can make this product from bamboo.




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It takes approximately 15- 20 minutes to weave a fish-pot.





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A fish-pot can be sold at around VND20,000-VND40,000.





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Most of fish-pots will be sold to flooded areas in Tien Lu, An Thi and Phu Cu districts and neighbouring provinces of Bac Ninh, Hai Duong and Haiphong city.





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Fish-pots are carried to markets on bicycles.




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Every year, they sells about 650,000 fish-pots.




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Each fish-pot can contain 8-9 kg of shrimps and fish.




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