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4/01/2009 - 4/30/2009Lang Ca Ong (Whale Festival)
Da Nang,
Vietnam
A really colourful event that sees the streets and temples decorated with beautiful flower garlands. The annual Lang Ca Ong or 'Whale Festival' is a celebration of the sea and is popular with the region's many fishing communities. During the event, prayers are offered to the whale god in the hope of protection from the seas. Visitors to the festival can also see performances of classical Vietnamese drama and traditional folk songs.
Themes:
Spectacle
, Religion
Hours: TBC.
Cost: Free.
Where: Hoi An
Hoi An is 32km (20 miles) from Da Nang and can be reached by car, bus or minibus
Da Nang, Vietnam
Getting there:
Bus: The bus station is about 1km (0.6 miles) west of the centre of Hoi An. Buses leave for Da Nang (1 hour) several times a day. Buses also connect with other destinations.
Contact Information:
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT)
80 Quan Su Street
Hanoi
Vietnam
Telephone: +84 4 942 2070.
Email: icdvnat@hn.vnn.vn
Website: www.vietnamtourism.com
