Nghinh Ong Festival in Vung Tau

Time: From the 16^th to the 18^th day of the eighth lunar month. This is the chance for fishermen pray for safe, catching many shrimps and fish. Time of the festival coincides with the day of whale's death.

The festival involves the rites of Ong worshipping, procession of Ong on sea by a big decorated boat with flag and flowers, bustling with drums and gongs. After the rituals are games such as boi singing, ba trao singing, martial performance.