| Description |
Cầu ngư Whale Worship Festival in Đà Nẵng is held annually in the middle of the third lunar month in coastal areas to pray for a bountiful and safe fishing season. The first day is a ritual to report to the gods to prepare for the official ritual, and the second day is the official ritual. During the festival, the altar is solemnly decorated with incense and offerings. The boats are decorated with colorful lights and flowers.
The houses set up incense tables, the boats with lights and flowers gather at a predetermined location and the chief priest organizes a consultation with the gods about whether a future project or plan can be implemented or not. The ritual committee consists of seniors. The festival includes the rituals of the Whale procession, the opening ritual, and activities such as shaking baskets, boat racing, swimming, tug of war, soccer, the "ho! row!" song singing, singing and dancing, etc.
The festival expresses the villagers' gratitude to the Whale, a fish that often helps them overcome difficulties and challenges at sea and expresses their desire for a peaceful life. |
