'Million view' village on Mai Nha islet

Snaking along the coast, Phuoc Dong fishing village in O Loan commune, Dak Lak (An Hoa Hai commune, Tuy An district, old Phu Yen) possesses a poetic beauty with the deep blue sea in front, opposite is Mai Nha islet, an island that the local people revere as a sacred roof that shelters them through many stormy seasons.

The fishing village is sheltered by Mai Nha Islet.

Phuoc Dong fishing village has only 210 households, most of whom are engaged in coastal fishing and diving for seafood. No one remembers exactly when the village got its name. In front of the village is a long, curved sandbank of more than 1 km long, deeply ingrained in the shore. Opposite the village is Mai Nha Islet. For generations, villagers have often said to each other, "When going out to sea, look back at the island; when returning to the village, remember Mai Nha Islet."

The arc in front of the sea is where boats anchor each time they return from sea.

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According to Mr. Huynh Danh (66 years old), in the past, in front of the village was a densely packed round rock beach blocking the entrance to the shore. "It was very difficult for boats to go in and out, and the basket boats easily capsized. Later, people pooled money, hired a truck to remove the rocks, and stacked them into a small stone raft north of the village. Thanks to that, in front of the village there was a curved beach like a bow, so boats could anchor, and children could swim in the sea every afternoon," Mr. Danh recounted. The sea in front of the village is now more gentle, small boats anchored with their bows facing the village, the golden sunlight covering the curved sand beach embracing the village like a gentle arm of the ocean.

Mai Nha Islet, known as the Robinson Island of Phu Yen (old)

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Like many other fishing villages, Phuoc Dong people worship Ong Nam Hai, the guardian deity of fishermen. In addition, they also have the custom of worshiping Ba. Legend has it that during a trip to sea, people accidentally discovered a female statue drifting to the island. The statue was only about 50 - 60 cm tall, with a strangely beautiful face and a gentle expression, like a good omen from the sea. The people immediately held a ceremony to welcome her back, built a temple named Dinh Ba (Thuy Long Than Nu) right on Mai Nha Islet, with the wish that each trip to sea would have calm waves and favorable winds, and that fishermen would be protected and blessed by her.

The village famous for millions of views on TikTok is a place that makes visitors feel a rare sense of peace.

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Mr. Nguyen Hung Dung, Chairman of the People's Committee of O Loan Commune, said that the locality is continuing to invest in infrastructure to serve the development of trade, tourism , and services in the commune in general and Phuoc Dong fishing village in particular. At the same time, it encourages people to participate with the locality in developing community tourism in a sustainable way to protect the ecological environment.

Change to not be forgotten

Not as bustling as other famous beaches, Phuoc Dong is known to young people in its own way through million-view clips on TikTok. Footage of sunrise on Mai Nha Islet, the quiet fishing village in the afternoon light all bring a rare sense of peace.

Opposite Phuoc Dong village is Mai Nha islet.

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The sudden popularity on social networks has not made Phuoc Dong lose its inherent simplicity. On the contrary, this village is gradually developing community ecotourism in a sustainable way, without destroying the ancient village structure, without hasty commercialization.

The arc in front of the sea is where boats anchor each time they return from sea.

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For many tourists, coming to Phuoc Dong is to "live slowly", to live deeply. Slow down to listen to the sound of waves crashing on the rocks, to meet an old man mending his net on the porch, to see the life of the fishing village still deeply rooted in each house, each flavor of fish sauce.

Phuoc Dong fishing village is an arc-shaped village along the coast, about 1 km long.

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Amidst the flow of tourism development and coastal urbanization, Phuoc Dong is like a genuine slice of the Central coastal life, both quiet and full of affection, and is gradually changing so as not to be forgotten.

In recent years, Phuoc Dong fishing village has been a destination chosen by tourists to explore and experience.

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Mr. Dung also added that, based on available resources and potentials, the locality has set out an orientation for tourism development associated with trade and services, which is identified as a priority to become a spearhead economic sector.

In the coming time, the locality will consider developing tourism in fishing villages associated with developing sea and island tourism: researching and building types and products combining the mainland with the sea and islands, cultural heritage with ecological and natural environments, experiential tourism with enjoyment tourism to create richness and diversity for visitors. ( continued )

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/lang-trieu-view-ben-cu-lao-mai-nha-185250814232128703.htm