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WHALE WORSHIP IN PHAN THIET - Coggle Diagram
WHALE WORSHIP IN PHAN THIET
GENERAL INFORMATION
Takes place for 3 continuously days
Held every 2 years
Venue: Ong Pagoda, located in Duc Nghia ward - Phan Thiet city
Transportation
From Mui Ne, you can take a bus into Phan Thiet City and continue to take a taxi to the pagoda
From Ho Chi Minh City, you can go by car, motorbike, Phuong Trang bus, Kumho or train
Festival time: End of 7th lunar month
MAIN RITUALS AND ACTIVITIES
RITUALS
The ritual that summons 108 gods and goddesses
The ritual that summons The Boat
The ritual that summons Mr. Whale (Ca Ong)
Different among Vietnam's coastal provinces, in conclusion 3 of them spotlight the ceremony
ACTIVITIES
The crowd will parade around the ceremony’s space to celebrate and honor Mr.Whale’s blessings in the year
The Lion Dance, traditional arts and performances, as well as a party to tighten the fishermen’s bond
THE ORIGIN
Its origins lie in the fishing rituals of the coastal inhabitants
The Chinese residents in Phan Thiet designed the temple from as early as 1788, forming the customs and traditions of the Chinese immigrants to Vietnam
The Nghinh Ông Festival is considered one of the major festivals for the coastal communities
The Chinese believe that July is the month to show filial piety to ancestors, deities, and holy beings