Da Nang fishing festival

Da Nang fishing festival

Da Nang City

Da Nang Fishing Festival: National intangible cultural heritage Da Nang Cau Ngu Festival is considered the biggest festival of the year for fishermen in the coastal area, an opportunity to pay respect and convey people's wishes to the God of Fisheries. Thereby, the festival also contributes to expressing folk cultural identity and promoting the value of Vietnamese maritime culture. Cau Ngu Festival is also known as Ca Ong festival or Whale sacrifice ceremony, this is considered one of the biggest festivals of fishermen in Da Nang City. The festival usually takes place every year after Lunar New Year. Cau Ngu Festival is held in coastal areas such as Man Thai, Hoa Hiep, Tho Quang, Xuan Ha, Thanh Loc Dan, etc. Coming to Da Nang Cau Ngu Festival will be a suitable opportunity for tourists to combine tourism with exploring regional culture and participating in unique festival activities. According to fishermen's legend, in the 18th century, during a battle, Lord Nguyen Anh was in danger of being captured. He sincerely prayed to the gods to open a way for him to escape. Right at that moment, two whales jumped out of the sea, miraculously helping Nguyen Anh's boat escape the siege. Later, when he ascended the throne, because he wanted to show his gratitude, Lord Nguyen Anh declared that every species of whale living in Vietnamese waters must be worshiped and respected as a god. The origin of Cau Ngu festival also originates from there. The Cau Ngu Festival in Da Nang not only has a spiritual - religious meaning but is also a typical cultural feature of fishermen along the Central Coast, a way for fishermen to express their respect and remembrance of their ancestors, and at the same time wish to pray for peace in the country and people, good weather, good harvests, and everyone's life always full, prosperous and happy.

In 2019, "Da Nang City Fishing Festival" was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.

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