(VOVworld) – The Southern province of Ben Tre held a ceremony on Monday to receive the certificate recognizing the Nghinh Ong festival as a national intangible cultural heritage.

Nghinh Ong festival in Binh Thang commune, Ben Tre province (Photo: VNA)

The festival takes place annually from the 15-17 day of the 7^th month of the lunar calendar in Binh Thang commune, Ben Tre province. Nearly 200 fishing ships take part in the festival to worship the whale and praying for good luck. It features the customs and beliefs of ancient seafarers, as they seek for prosperous country, good weather, and favorable fishing.