Vietnam: Catching countless carp in rice fields in Ha Giang, all of them are fresh, small but many people want to buy

Published 2022년 10월 12일

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Carp farming in rice fields is a significant economic and cultural practice among various ethnic communities in Vietnam, particularly the Tay people in Ha Giang province's Yen Minh district. This unique farming method, passed down through generations, involves raising carp in flooded rice fields, which not only provides a vital food source but also helps control pests and enhances rice productivity. The cultural significance of carp farming is highlighted by the annual Fish Festival, recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, where carp is a staple food and featured in traditional games and dishes. The practice has been supported by the district to improve the economic well-being of poor households, with notable success. The article underscores the importance of this sustainable and culturally rich farming method in the region and its potential to enhance tourism by showcasing the distinctive cultural heritage of ethnic groups.
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Carp farming in rice fields is not only an effective economic model but also becomes a unique cultural feature of the people. The Fish Festival of the Tay people in Mau Due commune has been recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Every year, the time to prepare to harvest the season rice (September of the lunar calendar) is the season of field carp in Yen Minh. People in Coc Cai village catch carp raised in rice fields, Mau Due commune, Yen Minh district, Ha Giang province. Mau Due is one of the localities with the largest rice area in Yen Minh district. In lowland villages such as Coc Cai, Na Baa, Na Ngoa, Pac Luy, etc., there are abundant water sources to produce rice with 2 crops per year, bringing high productivity and ensuring food for the people. But the most exciting for the people here in the summer rice crop (from July to October) they can not only harvest rice but also collect a lot of carp raised in the field. Field carp is not only an important food ...
Source: Danviet

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