Impressive images of the peace-praying ceremony at sea

Hundreds of fishermen and local people in Can Gio commune (Ho Chi Minh city) departed to the wharf to participate in the Whale Procession on the sea - one of the biggest traditional festivals of this coastal area...

The fleet of boats are splendidly decorated to participate in the Whale Festival. Photo: Can Gio Cultural Center

According to the People's Committee of Can Gio commune ( Ho Chi Minh city), one of the special and important activities of the Can Gio Whale Festival 2025 is the Whale Festival on the sea and welcoming the Whale Festival group to the Whale Temple.

From early morning, at the locations of Lang Ong Thuy Tuong, Ben do co me, Ben do Tac Xuat, hundreds of boats were splendidly decorated with five-color flags, paper flowers and the Whale symbol placed solemnly at the bow of the boat to participate in the Whale Welcome Ceremony at sea to show the fishermen's respect for the god of the sea.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu - Party Secretary, Chairman of the People's Council of Can Gio Commune, Head of the Festival Steering Committee said that the Whale Festival on the sea (also known as the Whale Worshiping Ceremony) is one of the most anticipated folk rituals by the people of Can Gio coastal area in the annual Whale Festival in Can Gio.

This is also a cultural beauty, indispensable in the life of Can Gio people praying for favorable weather and bountiful crops.

Can Gio Whale Festival is held periodically on the 14th, 15th and 16th of the 8th lunar month every year since 1913. It was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2013.

Some impressive images of the Whale Welcome Ceremony at sea and welcoming the Whale Welcome group to the Whale Temple :

Hundreds of boats parade out to sea to pray for favorable weather. Photo: Can Gio Cultural Center

The boats are lavishly decorated with colorful flags, paper flowers and whale symbols. Photo: Can Gio Cultural Center

The procession of boats on the sea is solemn and sacred. Photo: Can Gio Cultural Center

Fishermen respectfully burn incense to thank the sea and pray for peace on their voyages. Photo: Can Gio Cultural Center

A joyful and bustling atmosphere enveloped the fishing boats of fishermen participating in the Whale Festival at sea. Photo: Can Gio Cultural Center

On the shore, the palanquin carrying Ong slowly moves among the forest of flags and the sound of drums. People stand on both sides of the road, clasping their hands in prayer, all joining the procession, expressing gratitude to the ocean and the desire for a peaceful and prosperous life. Photo: Can Gio Cultural Center

People respectfully set up offerings to thank the ocean and pray for peace and favorable weather. Photo: Can Gio Cultural Center

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