{"id":1823,"date":"2023-07-12T14:51:57","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T07:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.phuquocexpress.com\/?p=1823"},"modified":"2025-09-16T13:57:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T06:57:33","slug":"3-famous-and-unique-phu-quoc-festivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/3-le-hoi-phu-quoc-noi-tieng-dac-sac","title":{"rendered":"Check out the 3 most famous and unique Phu Quoc festivals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/top-famous-phu-quoc-tourist-destinations\"><strong>Phu Quoc<\/strong><\/a> Not only is it known as an attractive tourist destination, attracting domestic and foreign tourists by the wild and majestic beauty of the sea, but also by many unique festivals, imbued with the traditional culture of the coastal people. So what are those? <strong>Phu Quoc Festival<\/strong> The most special that you should not miss? Let&#039;s explore with us right after this!<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #003366;color:#003366\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #003366;color:#003366\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/3-le-hoi-phu-quoc-noi-tieng-dac-sac\/#1_Le_hoi_Nghinh_Ong_%E2%80%93_Le_hoi_Phu_Quoc_mang_dam_net_dep_van_hoa_lang_chai\" >1. Nghinh Ong Festival - Phu Quoc Festival imbued with the cultural beauty of fishing villages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/3-le-hoi-phu-quoc-noi-tieng-dac-sac\/#2_Le_hoi_Dinh_Cau_%E2%80%93_Le_hoi_Phu_Quoc_dac_sac_kho_quen_tai_dao_ngoc\" >2. Dinh Cau Festival - An unforgettable Phu Quoc festival on the pearl island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/3-le-hoi-phu-quoc-noi-tieng-dac-sac\/#3_Le_hoi_dua_thuyen_%E2%80%93_Le_hoi_Phu_Quoc_truyen_thong_noi_tieng_cua_cu_dan_huyen_dao\" >3. Boat racing festival \u2013 Phu Quoc traditional festival famous for island residents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1824\" src=\"http:\/\/www.phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/le-hoi-phu-quoc1-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Phu Quoc is home to many colorful traditional festivals, attracting a large number of tourists to participate.\" width=\"900\" height=\"575\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Phu Quoc is home to many colorful traditional festivals, attracting a large number of tourists to participate.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Le_hoi_Nghinh_Ong_%E2%80%93_Le_hoi_Phu_Quoc_mang_dam_net_dep_van_hoa_lang_chai\"><\/span><strong>1. Nghinh Ong Festival - Phu Quoc Festival imbued with the cultural beauty of fishing villages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the special festivals here is the Nghinh Ong festival, which takes place annually on the 15th and 16th of the 8th lunar month, popular from Ngang Pass to Ha Tien, attracting a large number of people and tourists from everywhere.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Phu Quoc Whale Festival is held to show respect and gratitude to the Whale God, also known as Nam Hai General, and this is also an opportunity for fishermen to pray for a year of calm seas, gentle winds, full boats of fish and shrimp, good luck, and prosperous business.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1825\" src=\"http:\/\/www.phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/le-hoi-phu-quoc-nghinh-ong.jpg\" alt=\"Nghinh Ong Festival is a Phu Quoc festival imbued with the cultural beauty of fishing villages.\" width=\"700\" height=\"486\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Nghinh Ong Festival is a Phu Quoc festival imbued with the cultural beauty of fishing villages.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The worship of Whale is considered a long-standing custom of the people of the coastal villages in particular and one of the unique cultural features of the Vietnamese people in general. The custom of worshipping Whale comes from the concept that Whales save fishermen when they are fishing far from shore and unfortunately encounter unfavorable conditions such as strong winds or storms. However, there is another opinion that this custom originated from the appearance of Whales - a god named Cha-aih-va, who argued with his teacher because he wanted to return to his homeland by transforming into the body of a whale.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Le_hoi_Dinh_Cau_%E2%80%93_Le_hoi_Phu_Quoc_dac_sac_kho_quen_tai_dao_ngoc\"><\/span><strong>2. Dinh Cau Festival - An unforgettable Phu Quoc festival on the pearl island<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Dinh Cau Festival in Ph\u00fa Qu\u1ed1c also has another name, Dinh Cau Ky Yen worshiping ceremony, usually held on the 15th day of the 10th lunar month every year at <a href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/phu-quoc-cape\"><strong>Dinh Cau Temple<\/strong><\/a> Ph\u00fa Qu\u1ed1c, one of the famous spiritual tourist destinations visited by many tourists when <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/phu-quoc-tourism-what-to-eat-top-5-delicious-dishes\">travel to Phu Quoc<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The festival is an occasion for locals and visitors to gather, offer incense, express their respect and pray for protection from the gods, favorable weather, smooth sailing and a full boatload of fish and shrimp.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1826\" src=\"http:\/\/www.phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/le-hoi-phu-quoc-dinh-cau.jpg\" alt=\"Dinh Cau Festival is a unique and unforgettable Phu Quoc festival on the pearl island.\" width=\"700\" height=\"531\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Dinh Cau Festival is a unique and unforgettable Phu Quoc festival on the pearl island.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The origin of Dinh Cau festival has existed for a long time. According to historical records, in 1973, at that time, the majority of Phu Quoc people lived by fishing, going to sea to catch fish, many times encountering big waves and strong winds that caused many people to lose their lives to make a living. One day, a rock gradually appeared, helping them to land more easily. Therefore, they thought it was a good omen, the gods responded to protect them, so the people here built a temple called Dinh Cau.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Le_hoi_dua_thuyen_%E2%80%93_Le_hoi_Phu_Quoc_truyen_thong_noi_tieng_cua_cu_dan_huyen_dao\"><\/span><strong>3. Boat racing festival \u2013 Phu Quoc traditional festival famous for island residents<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Phu Quoc boat racing festival usually takes place on holidays. <a href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/30-4-where-to-go-in-vietnam\"><strong>30\/4<\/strong><\/a> every year. It can be said that this is one of the most vibrant and interesting traditional festivals of the island&#039;s residents. During the festival, you will see more joy and excitement than ever with the appearance of strong young men along with large and small boats of all colors and the enthusiastic cheers of tourists coming to see the festival.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1827\" src=\"http:\/\/www.phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/le-hoi-phu-quoc2.jpg\" alt=\"Boat racing festival is a very exciting traditional Phu Quoc festival.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/le-hoi-phu-quoc2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/le-hoi-phu-quoc2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/le-hoi-phu-quoc2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/le-hoi-phu-quoc2-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/le-hoi-phu-quoc2-370x246.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Boat racing festival is a very exciting traditional Phu Quoc festival.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The purpose of this exciting festival is to improve the physical fitness and encourage the sportsmanship of the young men on the island. The boat racing festival in Phu Quoc has its own unique charms that cannot be found anywhere else. In particular, when coming to the pearl island on this occasion, you can also immerse yourself in extremely unique cultural activities, surely you will have unforgettable experiences.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For travel enthusiasts, Phu Quoc Island is always a destination that never shows signs of &quot;cooling down&quot; thanks to its beautiful natural scenery, a series of attractive traditional cultural features and countless delicious seafood dishes. If you have the opportunity <a href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/book-high-speed-train-to-phu-quoc\"><strong>visit this island<\/strong><\/a>, you definitely should not miss these <strong>Phu Quoc Festival<\/strong> special tradition above!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ph\u00fa Qu\u1ed1c kh\u00f4ng ch\u1ec9 \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c bi\u1ebft \u0111\u1ebfn l\u00e0 \u0111i\u1ec3m \u0111\u1ebfn du l\u1ecbch h\u1ea5p d\u1eabn, thu h\u00fat kh\u00e1ch du l\u1ecbch trong v\u00e0 ngo\u00e0i n\u01b0\u1edbc b\u1edfi v\u1ebb \u0111\u1eb9p hoang s\u01a1, k\u1ef3 v\u0129 c\u1ee7a bi\u1ec3n c\u1ea3 m\u00e0 c\u00f2n b\u1edfi nhi\u1ec1u l\u1ec5 h\u1ed9i \u0111\u1eb7c s\u1eafc, mang \u0111\u1eadm n\u00e9t v\u0103n h\u00f3a truy\u1ec1n th\u1ed1ng c\u1ee7a ng\u01b0\u1eddi d\u00e2n v\u00f9ng bi\u1ec3n. 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