The three-day festival aims to show fishermen’s respect to whales that help them at sea, as well as worship of whales for a bumper fish catch (Photo: VNA) 
The event helps to promote tourism in Can Gio, as well as nurture young people’s love for Vietnam’s sea and islands (Photo: VNA) 
Local youth participate in stick-pushing folk game at Nghinh Ong Festival 2019 (Photo: VNA)
The annual event was recognised as a national Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013. It is the only traditional festival for fishermen held to celebrate their fishing career (Photo: VNA) 
Young people take part in the beach athletics tournament in Can Gio district (Photo: VNA) 
Can Gio youth union members visit Rung Sac Martyrs’ Cemetery to worship national heroes and soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country (Photo: VNA) 
Art performance marks the start of Nghinh Ong Festival 2019 (Photo: VNA) 
Art performance marks the start of Nghinh Ong Festival 2019 (Photo: VNA) 
Art performance marks the start of Nghinh Ong Festival 2019 (Photo: VNA) VNA
