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The Whale Worship Festival in Bình Thắng commune is a traditional cultural activity of coastal people. This is an opportunity for fishermen to express their gratitude to the Whale, to place their faith and hope in the guardian deity who is ready to save them in times of danger in the stormy sea; at the same time, they pray for calm seas and gentle winds, helping people have a favorable and peaceful fishing season.
The festival takes place annually from the 15th to the 17th of the 6th lunar month, including rituals: offering to the gods, worshiping those who have contributed to reclaiming the land and those who have contributed to establishing a career, and performing a series of acts to show the birth of the universe and the development of all things. In which, the Whale welcoming ritual is considered the most important activity of the festival, attracting the participation of many fishermen. At the festival, nearly 20 fishing boats escort main ships to the sea to invite the Whale to the vibrant sound of drums and trumpets and colorful flags and flowers.
Whale worship is considered a cultural feature in the beliefs of coastal people, honoring the beauty of fishing labor. |
