Go to Soc Trang to see fishermen sliding to catch fish on Mo O sea

Sliding to catch fish is an unforgettable experience when visiting Mo O eco-tourism area (Tran De district).

Mo O marine eco-tourism area is located near the My Thanh river mouth in the East Sea area, with a natural forest area of over 260 hectares, home to many species of birds, reptiles and rich seafood.

Mo O marine eco-tourism area is located near the My Thanh river mouth in the East Sea area, home to many species of birds, reptiles and rich seafood.

Here also maintains the profession of sliding to catch seafood.

Here, the profession of sliding to catch fish and shrimp has been maintained for hundreds of years.

Due to the alluvial deposits, many swamps cannot be waded for kilometers, so the residents here have come up with a way to use many thin wooden planks to make a means of transportation on the mud.

Due to alluvial deposits, many swamps cannot be waded for kilometers, so people have come up with a way to use many thin wooden planks to make a means of transportation on the mud.

The way to move is to stand or kneel on a wooden board with one foot and push the board with the other foot in the mud. The bending motion makes the buttocks stick up high when sliding, so it is called "sliding".

The hut is made of pieces of wood joined together. The wood is usually tamarind, oil or candlenut because it is durable and can be used for 2-3 years if well preserved. For convenience, people also make handrails, places to put baskets, drinks and even food.

Mr. Ly Minh - a resident who has been sliding for over 25 years in Mo O - said:

Mr. Ly Minh - a resident who has been sliding for over 25 years - said: "Sliding looks simple but requires the right technique to be fast and maintain endurance. When sliding, one leg rests on the crossbar, the other leg kicks into the mud to push the crossbar forward. Both hands hold onto the handle to control the desired direction. For people with good health, each kick can send the crossbar up to 3m away."

In recent years, the sliding profession has attracted many tourists to visit and experience.

In recent years, the slide has attracted many tourists to visit and experience.

In recent years, the local government of Tran De district (Soc Trang province) has also organized a bamboo-pushing competition to preserve the unique profession.