Every year on the 15th day of the 10th lunar month, fishermen on the island gather at Dinh Cau to offer incense, praying for calm seas and abundant catches.
During the festival, the ceremonial part is solemnly organized with rituals such as welcoming the Deity (Cậu), offering respects to the Deity, and the main sacrificial ceremony. The festive part includes various exciting competitions and games like stilt walking, pot smashing, boat races on the sea, duck catching in the sea, sack races, and more.
History
The Dinh Ba Ong Lang Festival is a beautiful traditional cultural event in Phu Quoc, organized to commemorate the wife of national hero Nguyen Trung Truc. The festival is solemnly held with many unique activities. Locals and tourists participate in the festival to pray for a peaceful, lucky, and prosperous new year.
Cultural Activities
As a long-standing cultural tradition, the Lang Ong Nam Hai Festival has become a vital part of the spiritual life of Phu Quoc islanders.
Cultural Activities
The Nghinh Ong Festival expresses reverence and gratitude towards the Whale God.