Cau Ngu (Whale Worship) Festival - Tan Hiep

Date: 22 May 2026 – 23 May 2026

Location: Tan Hiep, Da Nang, Vietnam

Organizer: UBND xa Tan Hiep / So Van hoa The thao Da Nang

The Cau Ngu (Whale Worship) Festival is a National Intangible Cultural Heritage of Vietnam. Held at Lang Ong Ngu (Whale God Shrine) in Tan Hiep commune, Da Nang. Fishing community ceremony with Hat Ba Trao boat procession reenactments, offerings to the Whale God, and traditional music. Celebrates the sea and prays for safe fishing seasons.

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