Colors of the ocean in the Can Gio Whale Heritage Festival

The Nghinh Ong Can Gio Heritage Festival honors the god of the sea and prays for favorable weather. Visitors can immerse themselves in the bustling atmosphere of drums and gongs, the colors of the festival, and the spirit of solidarity of fishermen.

The Nghinh Ong Can Gio Heritage Festival is an occasion for coastal people to pay tribute to Whale – the guardian deity of the storms, praying for favorable weather, a full hold of fish and shrimp, and a peaceful and prosperous life. Visitors coming here can immerse themselves in the colorful space, the echoes of drums and gongs, and impressive sea processions – symbols of the beliefs and aspirations of the people of the Southern coastal region.

Recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Whale Festival not only preserves spiritual values ​​but is also a typical cultural and tourism symbol of Ho Chi Minh City, contributing to promoting the image of "Can Gio - a green, friendly and sustainable coastal area./.

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/sac-mau-bien-ca-trong-le-hoi-di-san-nghinh-ong-can-gio-post1069166.vnp