The festival takes place at Sung Hung Pagoda, located near Dinh Cau Temple.
Sung Hung Pagoda was built in the late 19th century and is dedicated to the worship of Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy of the Southern Sea), the Lady of the Realm, national hero Nguyen Trung Truc, among others.
Every year, on the 30th day of the 7th lunar month, the pagoda holds the Grand Trai Dan Ceremony, which features solemn rituals such as Cong Phu (Early Morning Chanting), Dong Dan (Opening of the Ritual Platform), and Thinh Tieu Dien Thuong Gian (Summoning of the Guardian Spirit).
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.