Fishing in troubled waters

Most sewers are open rivers in Hanoi. After heavy rains, the floodgates of the countless lakes in Hanoi have to be opened. Now, mass of fish flow in the channels, where it is traped with the decreasing water level. The nearby residents only have to keep their nets into the water to make a good catch. Because everyone wants to get as much fish as possible the procedure is getting bustle. At some days this fishing method is becoming a real contest with appropriate audiences.

taking the opportunity

overlooking the scene

selfmade but effective fishing net

waiting for dinner

everybody wants to have a good catch...

....though it´s getting hectic

after few minutes some fish

the audience

a good day for a fishermen