A small village in the southernmost tip of Ca Mau Province is a unique community thanks to its peace and security.

Mui Village in Dat Mui Commune, Ngoc Hien District, down the southernmost tip of Ca Mau Province, is well-known for its open houses. Almost all 300 houses in this village are built without doors. That’s because there are no thieves or burglars here.

Living open with nature and the sea on three sides, people in Mui Village have always struggled to cope with changes from the sea. Therefore, villagers are a close-knit pack, who always trust and share with one another. They are also very giving and hospitable with their guests.

A small road leading to Mui Village

The village is sometimes deserted when locals go fishing out on the sea.

Traders often come to the village to buy their sea products

An open house

Locals buy foods and groceries from merchants who reach their houses by boat. Mobile phone coverage has also reached this extremely remote part of the country.

This is where people can sleep well with an open door