Taking place over 3 days, the Can Gio Whale Festival includes a ceremony and a festival.

The ceremony was solemnly held with the following rituals: Ceremony to visit the Martyrs Cemetery of Sac Forest, Can Gio; ceremony to celebrate fishermen's achievements; ceremony to raise the festival flag; ceremony to welcome the Whale at sea... were held according to traditional customs and rituals.

The festival includes cultural, sports and artistic activities that attract a large number of people and tourists.

The festival represents the spiritual life of coastal residents, affirming the historical and cultural values ​​and strategic role of Can Gio in the cause of protecting and developing the country. In the festival space, propaganda contents on sea and island sovereignty , marine economic development, mangrove forest conservation, world biosphere reserves... are organized vividly and visually.

Ceremony to welcome the procession to the mausoleum.
Lion dance at the festival.
Enjoy folk games.

Bicycle racing attracts spectators.
A large number of people attended the festival.

News and photos: PHUC HUNG

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