On the morning of February 28 (the 12th day of the first lunar month in the Year of the Horse), at the Thai Duong Cultural Village Communal House in Thuan An Ward, the 2026 traditional Fish Worshipping (Cau Ngu) Festival officially opened in a solemn and vibrant atmosphere, attracting a large number of People, fishermen, and visitors.
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| The city leaders presented flowers to congratulate the festival |
Thai Duong Village is one of the ancient villages in Thuan An area, established after the Tran Dynasty took over the O and Ly regions in the 14th century.
Organized according to the custom of “tam nien dao le” (a large-scale festival held every three years) in the years of the Rat, Cat, Horse, and Rooster, the Fish Worshipping Festival is a unique spiritual activity of Thuan An fishermen. It conveys their prayers for favorable weather, calm seas, smooth sailing, and a bountiful harvest.
Maintaining and professionally organizing the Fish Worshipping Festival not only contributes to preserving the cultural heritage of the Thuan An coastal area, but also promotes the image of a friendly and identity-rich Hue, linking preservation with sustainable tourism development.
Following are some photos recorded at the Fish Worshipping Festival:
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| A unicorn dance performance marking the start of the Fish Worshipping Festival |
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| Traditional fish worshipping singing performance |
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| Beating the drum to signal the start of the performance |
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| A boat set out to sea for fishing |
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| Casting bait to lure fish |
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| Schools of small fish scrambling for food |
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| Casting nets to catch fish |
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| Carrying the catch ashore |
By DUC QUANG
