The three-day festival aims to show fishermen’s respect to whales that help them at sea, as well as worship of whales for a bumper fish catch (Photo: VNA)
The event helps to promote tourism in Can Gio, as well as nurture young people’s love for Vietnam’s sea and islands (Photo: VNA)
Local youth participate in stick-pushing folk game at Nghinh Ong Festival 2019 (Photo: VNA)
The annual event was recognised as a national Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013. It is the only traditional festival for fishermen held to celebrate their fishing career (Photo: VNA)
Young people take part in the beach athletics tournament in Can Gio district (Photo: VNA)
Can Gio youth union members visit Rung Sac Martyrs’ Cemetery to worship national heroes and soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country (Photo: VNA)
Art performance marks the start of Nghinh Ong Festival 2019 (Photo: VNA)
Art performance marks the start of Nghinh Ong Festival 2019 (Photo: VNA)
Art performance marks the start of Nghinh Ong Festival 2019 (Photo: VNA)
Can Gio fishermen show respect to whales at festival
The annual Nghinh Ong Festival opened in Ho Chi Minh City’s Can Gio district on September 12. The event aims to show fishermen’s respect to whales that help them at sea, as well as worship of whales.
