This festival has been held since 1996 and has become a cultural highlight for the people of Pearl Island.
The Nguyen Trung Truc Festival consists of two main parts: the ceremonial section and the festive activities. The ceremony follows traditional rituals to show respect for the national hero. Meanwhile, the festival features many folk activities such as local markets, lion dances, and sports competitions.
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
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.
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.