The organizers will host exhibitions showcasing photos and objects of the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve and fishing activities for the local fishermen. They will also arrange a food street to introduce the specialties of the coastal district.
The festival will feature a procession from the sea to Ong Thuy Tuong Temple (Temple Worshiping the Whale), a release of lanterns to the sea, folk games, lion dances and other traditional performances.
The festival expects to attract about 100,000 visitors this year from October 3 to 5. The Nghinh Ong Festival in Can Gio was recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013 and is the only traditional festival for fishermen.