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WHALE WORSHIP
According to the "Vietnam Agricultural Encyclopedia", whales, also known as grandfather fish, and whale fish
Are the largest mammals today, with bodies ranging from 12 to 33 meters long, depending on the species, with offspring weighing over a hundred tons.
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Thanks to this biological feature seafarers believe that whales are sacred creatures in the sea, the saviors of seafarers, so they sanctified whales with various legends
Cau Ngu (whale worship) festival is part of the cultural identity of Vietnam’s central and southern coastal localities, which has been preserved and passed down through the generations
According to old stories, the whale was considered the embodiment of the god Cha-Aih-Va,
But Buddhist fishermen believe Ca Ong was the incarnation of the Bodhisattva of Mercy, a salvor of seagoers.
This is not only due to the fishermen’s belief in the god of rescue and salvation but also because of the influence of the feudal government during the Nguyen Dynasty.
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- Celebration of Can Gio fishermen's achievements
- Worship ceremony for old friends:
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In recent years, the festival has been upgraded to a national festival.
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The festival, a national intangible cultural heritage, has become a popular cultural event for people in Can Gio and elsewher
- Nghinh ong festival in Can Gio
3.1 Place
The main venues for the Nghinh Ong Festival in the Can Gio district include the National Historical and Cultural Park
Lang Ong Thuy Tuong, also referred to as Thanh Phuoc Lach. Rung Sac base
3.2 Time
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but since 1914 it has been relocated to the full moon day of the eighth lunar month because of the state of the economy
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