The Cau Ngu festival, held annually, also aims to commemorate fishermen who perished at sea and pray for peace, happiness and prosperity.
Art troupes from the five southern central provinces of Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa and Ninh Thuan performed at the festival.
Besides the main ritual, a procession of the whale god, this year’s event comprised of special martial arts performances by Binh Dinh and Ninh Thuan men.
The two-day festival offered a chance for locals and visitors to understand more about each locality’s culture, fostering their pride in the country’s sea and islands.