Young Vietnamese are finding new ways to share their coastal life with visitors. They create homestays and tours to show the beauty of their villages.

VietNamNet presents stories of young people in fishing villages.

Duyen uses a smartphone to tell stories of her village. She does not need special camera equipment.

Her stories are about the fish market, food, and family gatherings in her village.

Through short videos, Duyen shows the charm of her village.

The village has more than just beautiful seas and fresh seafood. It has a simple way of life and warm people.

Duyen has made many videos about her village. They have been viewed by hundreds of thousands of people.

Her village is like a movie set for her stories.

After high school, Duyen left home to study marketing. She worked in Ho Chi Minh City and Hung Yen.

Duyen returned to her village when her grandfather was ill. She took care of him and worked freelance.

While caring for her grandfather, Duyen looked at her village in a new way. She saw many fascinating things she had not noticed before.

Duyen started filming her village to keep memories and share with friends. After her grandfather passed away, she decided to stay.

The fish market is a rich source of stories for Duyen.

Twenty years ago, the market was just a place for fishing boats. Now it is a busy market with many traders and visitors.

Fishing boats return to the market at 4-5 am. Buyers rush to buy fresh fish and seafood.

The market is a lively place with many sounds and smells. Duyen walks around with her phone to find stories.

Some videos take only a few hours to make. Others take days to film and edit.

Duyen likes to capture the different ways people make a living in her village.

Not all fishermen are comfortable in front of the camera. But Duyen is patient and respectful.

Following local fishermen has given Duyen a new appreciation for their hard work and optimism.

The food at the market gives Duyen many story ideas.

Duyen has filmed many everyday dishes of the fishing community. She shows how delicious and fresh they are.

Duyen once challenged herself to eat at the market with a small budget. She showed that it is possible to have a filling meal with little money.

The fishing village has many unexpected secrets.

Duyen shares lesser-known details about life in her village. She shows that not all children in the village know how to swim.

The open sea is not suitable for young children to learn swimming. The village lacked a swimming pool in the past.

There are other differences in the village that Duyen shares.

During a traditional festival, people in other places swim in the sea for good luck. But in Tam Tien, they do not.

Duyen's videos show how fishing families care for each other.

After each trip to sea, the best fish are sold to support the family. The rest is shared with relatives.

Duyen has started selling local seafood. She selects the best catches and sends them to customers.

At first, her parents were worried about her working outdoors. But they are happy with the compliments about the freshness of the seafood.

Duyen's videos attract many comments and messages. People ask about the fishing village and how to visit.

Some viewers plan to visit Tam Tien and ask Duyen for recommendations. She is happy to help.

Duyen is happy when people fall in love with her village through her videos. She hopes they will appreciate the people and the culture.

Duyen wants to tell more stories about the culture and traditional crafts of her village and neighboring communities.

She wants to document and share these stories, especially as some traditional crafts are being forgotten. She hopes to help these crafts become valued again.

Duyen's journey helps her understand her homeland better. She wants to share these stories with others.