The Whale Festival takes place on the 15th day of the 3rd lunar month in the coastal villages of Man Thai, Tho Quang, Thanh Loc Dan, Da Nang City. This is one of the most important festivals for the fishermen in Da Nang.

The Whale festival or “le hoi ca ong” in Vietnamese is celebrated as an act of the fishermen thank whales, respectfully called Grandfather Fish, and it is also linked to the prosperity of the fishing villages and peaceful life for the fishermen.

On the first day of the festival, all the villagers place significant objects on a table to begin the peace ceremony which is organized on the first night. The next morning, villagers take part in a water procession, accompanied by a music band and an ensemble of hat boi (Viet Nam traditional opera).

During the two days of the festival, all ships and boats are decorated and anchored at the wharf. The Whale Festival has been recognized as national intangible culture heritage.

The Whale Festival takes place on the 15th day of the 3rd lunar month in the coastal villages of Man Thai, Tho Quang, Thanh Loc Dan, Da Nang City. This is one of the most important festivals for the fishermen in Da Nang.

The Whale festival or “le hoi ca ong” in Vietnamese is celebrated as an act of the fishermen thank whales, respectfully called Grandfather Fish, and it is also linked to the prosperity of the fishing villages and peaceful life for the fishermen.

On the first day of the festival, all the villagers place significant objects on a table to begin the peace ceremony which is organized on the first night. The next morning, villagers take part in a water procession, accompanied by a music band and an ensemble of hat boi (Viet Nam traditional opera).

During the two days of the festival, all ships and boats are decorated and anchored at the wharf. The Whale Festival has been recognized as national intangible culture heritage.