Tam Tien Fish Market Bustles with Trade

Every morning at dawn, as fishing boats return, the Tam Tien fish market (Tam Xuan Commune, Da Nang) comes alive with fresh catches.

 

Fishermen and traders bustle about sorting, weighing, and transporting seafood, creating the distinctive rhythm of a coastal market. More than just a trading hub, the market serves as a vital link between sea and shore, deeply connected to the livelihoods and cultural life of the local community. These early morning sessions also help preserve the daily routines, customs, and maritime culture passed down through generations. 

The market is filled with an assortment of freshly caught tuna, scad, anchovies, squid and blue swimming crabs. Photo: VNA

 

When the boats are about 200 metres offshore, fishers transfer their catch to coracles to bring it to the beach. Photo: VNA

Fresh tuna, scad, anchovies, squid and blue swimming crabs are among the many types of seafood available at Tam Tien fish market. Photo: VNA

Fresh tuna, scad, anchovies, squid and blue swimming crabs are among the many types of seafood available at Tam Tiến fish market. Photo: VNA

The selection varies according to the day’s catch, with tuna, scad, anchovies, squid and blue swimming crabs among the seafood sold at the market. Photo: VNA

 By VNA/VNP